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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Main Authors: John P. Rheeder, Liana van der Westhuizen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2024-01-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://sajs.co.za/article/view/15905