Publications by authors named "Jason W Stelzer"
Pest Manag Sci
March 2019
Article Synopsis
- Plant bugs and thrips are major pests in U.S. cotton production that aren't effectively managed by current transgenic cotton varieties, often requiring chemical insecticides.
- A study showed that the transgenic cotton variety MON 88702 significantly reduces Lygus nymphs and thrips, leading to better crop yields and minimal damage compared to non-transgenic counterparts treated with insecticides.
- The findings suggest MON 88702 could be a valuable tool in integrated pest management (IPM) programs to combat these pests amidst increasing resistance to traditional insecticides.
