GMWatch10h
Significant insect resistance detected in GM maize with two Bt proteins in South Africa
The African maize stem borer, Busseola fusca, is one of the most important pests of maize in Africa. Cry1Ab maize was planted commercially in South Africa for 6 years since 1998-1999 before field ...
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Marion Island’s seabirds at risk after avian flu confirmed on SA’s sub-Antarctic outpost
The deadly H5N1 strain is spreading rapidly in the Antarctic, potentially threatening the world’s largest breeding population ...
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‘Setting a thief to catch a thief’ – new biological control agent (weevils) released to tackle invasives at Hartbeespoort
A new biotype of weevil has been released at Hartbeespoort Dam, marking its first appearance in South Africa. Speaking to leading experts in the field, Daily Maverick unpacks what exactly biological ...
Integrated pest management: A vital strategy to protect Asian rice against fall armyworm
A new study published in the journal CABI Reviews highlights the critical role that integrated pest management (IPM) plays in ...