Effects of seasonal changes in cotton plants on the evolution of resistance to pyramided cotton producing the Bt toxins Cry1Ac and Cry1F in Helicoverpa zea.

Yves CarrièreBen A DegainGopalan C UnnithanVirginia S HarpoldShannon HeubergerXianchun LiBruce E Tabashnik

Published in: Pest management science (2017)

Our results suggest that including effects of seasonal changes in fitness of pests on Bt crops and refuge plants can enhance resistance risk assessment and resistance management. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.

Keyphrases

risk assessment
physical activity
body composition
heavy metals
human health