Tag: CICR
SABC brings in first ever pheromone-based technique to combat Pink Bollworm
Mating disruption is an innovative pheromone-based technique that interferes with the reproductive cycle of PBW in such a manner that the population levels are significantly reduced and crop damage is diminished.....................
“Resistance to Bt protein because of mismanagement of refuge planting”
Dr C D Mayee, President, South Asia Biotechnology Centre (SABC), New Delhi believes that the integrated pest management approach is the best one to tackle the bollworm in Bt cotton. Read on:
BioVoice eMag October 2017 Issue-5 Volume-2
BioVoice eMag October 2017 Issue-5 Volume-2:
The ‘October 2017’ edition of BioVoice magazine in its detailed ‘Cover Story’ focuses on the serious issue of pink bollworm...
CICR study points to quality issues in Bt cotton seeds
The Nagpur-based Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) during a study conducted in 2014 and 2015, has found that there are several issues in the Bt Cotton seeds.........