I am an entomologist, and I would like to ask you a few questions about insect resistance to Bt crops. European Corn Borer and Corn Rootworm, the two major insect pests of corn in the United States, very quickly begin to show resistance to Bt after only a few generations, often because farmers do not follow the correct protocols for planting refuge plants.
How do you feel about:
1) Increasing the percentage of refuge plants in RIB (Refuge in the Bag) for all production corn sold in the US?
2) Stacking or pyramiding Bt genes to reduce the percentage of refuge plants in RIB for all production corn sold in the US?
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I am an entomologist, and I would like to ask you a few questions about insect resistance to Bt crops. European Corn Borer and Corn Rootworm, the two major insect pests of corn in the United States, very quickly begin to show resistance to Bt after only a few generations, often because farmers do not follow the correct protocols for planting refuge plants.
How do you feel about:
1) Increasing the percentage of refuge plants in RIB (Refuge in the Bag) for all production corn sold in the US?
2) Stacking or pyramiding Bt genes to reduce the percentage of refuge plants in RIB for all production corn sold in the US?
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