Fusarium and fumonisin in GM maize grown by small-scale farmers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The genetic modification (GM) of maize to contain proteins that act to control insects has become a widespread agricultural practice. Although the reduction of insect damage to maize ears could potentially increase crop yield, rural small-scale farmers might be reluctant to buy expensive GM seed ev...
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Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2024-01-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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Online Access: | https://sajs.co.za/article/view/15905 |