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| David Kendra |
 Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2003 6:20 pm |
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Modified corn variety controls moths and beetles
November 5, 2003
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://yosemite1.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/b1ab9f485b098972852562e7004dc686/290df22e83499f4e85256dd40063d939?OpenDocument
Following a thorough evaluation, a new Monsanto corn variety has been
approved for use. The product, called YieldGard Plus, is the first
genetically engineered crop that has the ability to control two different
insect groups. The corn produces two different Bacillus thuringiensis (or
Bt) proteins, enabling it to protect from leaf and stalk damage caused by
insects such as the European corn borer (a moth), and from root damage
caused by the corn rootworm (a beetle). EPA evaluates these types of crops,
called plant incorporated-protectants under the Agency's pesticide
regulatory authorities. This new variety of corn was produced by traditional
breeding of previously-approved plant incorporated-protectants. The previous
varieties are "MON 810" (YieldGard) and "MON 863" (YieldGard Rootworm), and
the associated Bt proteins are Cry3Bb1 and Cry1Ab. EPA carefully evaluated
data regarding this new "stacked" product, and considered the public
comments submitted during its review process in reaching a decision about
this registration. More information on EPA's biotechnology regulatory
program can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides . |
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