Movement of <i>Striacosta albicosta</i> (Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Larvae on Transgenic <i>Bt</i> and Non-<i>Bt</i> Maize

Movement of <i>Striacosta albicosta</i> (Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Larvae on Transgenic <i>Bt</i> and Non-<i>Bt</i> Maize

Exposure of lepidopteran pests to <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> (<i>Bt</i>) proteins has been shown to affect the behavior of larvae, including increased movement and avoidance of <i>Bt</i>-expressing plants or diet. Therefore, we hypothesized that the behavior of...

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Main Authors: Débora G. Montezano, Thomas E. Hunt, Priscila M. Colombo da Luz, Kelsey Karnik, Stephen D. Kachman, Ana M. Vélez, Julie A. Peterson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
larval movement
insect resistance
<i>Bt</i> maize crops
insect behavior
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/6/524

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