Bt Corn and Insect Resistance: An Economic Assessment of Refuges
Genetically engineered crops offer farmers a new option for controlling pests. The high efficacy of these pesticidal crops, combined with the potential for widespread adoption, has raised concerns that pest resistance may prematurely diminish their value. In response to these concerns, the Environme...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Western Agricultural Economics Association
2001-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics |
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Online Access: | https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/31156 |