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2009-01-28 | permalink
Are non-target pests becoming a problem for Bt-cotton?
Bt cotton acreage decreased for the second straight year in 2008, although this is more reflective of an overall decline in cotton acreage. Around 90 percent of U.S. cotton acreage had some type of transgenic technology, according to the report. The cost of Bt cotton exceeded the cost of foliar application this year, ”and I believe that is the first year I’ve seen that happen,” Williams said.
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2009-01-28 | permalink
Are non-target pests becoming a problem for Bt-cotton?
Bt cotton acreage decreased for the second straight year in 2008, although this is more reflective of an overall decline in cotton acreage. Around 90 percent of U.S. cotton acreage had some type of transgenic technology, according to the report. The cost of Bt cotton exceeded the cost of foliar application this year, ”and I believe that is the first year I’ve seen that happen,” Williams said.
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