Agronomic Crops

Managing Insect Pests in Field Corn using Transgenic Bt Technology

Clemson Extension Program Team

Agronomic Crops

Publication Date

Winter 1-3-2022

Publication Number

LGP 1132

Summary

The majority of field corn grown in the United States has been genetically engineered to express insecticidal toxins from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). Known as “Bt corn”, this technology was first commercialized in 1996 and provides control or suppression of a range of insect pests. This article provides an overview of Bt corn, the different Bt products available and their efficacy, and management of resistance among target insect pests.

Publication Type

Guide / Booklet

Publisher

Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension

Publisher City

Clemson, SC

Target Audiences

Growers, crop consultants, students, general public

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