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Evaluation of RNA Interference (RNAi) and Bt Traits for Management of Larval Corn Rootworm in Northeastern Iowa

Authors: Aaron Gassmann (Iowa State University) , Ben Brenizer (Iowa State University)

  • Evaluation of RNA Interference (RNAi) and Bt Traits for Management of Larval Corn Rootworm in Northeastern Iowa

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    Evaluation of RNA Interference (RNAi) and Bt Traits for Management of Larval Corn Rootworm in Northeastern Iowa

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of two Bt rootworm traits (Cry3Bb1 and Cry34/35Ab1) with and without an RNA interference trait (DvSnf7) for management of corn rootworm (CRW) larvae. The two CRW trait packages evaluated in this study were a pyramid Cry3Bb1 and Cry34/35Ab1 (SmartStax®), and a pyramid of Cry3Bb1, Cry34/35Ab1 and DvSnf7 (SmartStax PRO®). Both of the CRW trait packages were replicated twice, using two different hybrids with each trait package. Additionally, two non-CRW Bt hybrids were included in this study as untreated checks.

How to Cite:

Gassmann, A. & Brenizer, B., (2023) “Evaluation of RNA Interference (RNAi) and Bt Traits for Management of Larval Corn Rootworm in Northeastern Iowa”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2022(5), 19-21.

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2023-02-01