Efficacy of transgenic corn expressing the bacillus thuringiensis cryia (b) gene against asiatic corn borer, ostrinia furnacalis (guenee)

Creator

• E. C. Fernandez, University of the Philippines Los Banos
• S. C. Dalmacio, Pioneer Overseas Corporation
• R. A. Hautea, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

10-1997

Abstract

Transgenic corn plants (MON 810) expressing the Bacillus thuringiensis cryIA(b) gene were evaluated for efficacy against repeated artificial infestations with Asiatic corn borer Ostrinia furnacalis (Guenee) at the CL4 confinement facility of IRRI. the transgenic plants were highly resistant to foliar damage by the borer throughout the three infestations periods compared to an equivalent non-Bt hybrid and a local check variety, Supersweet corn. The number and length of borer tunnels in the stalk and the length of tunnels in the ear shank of the transgenic plants were also significantly reduced.

Source or Periodical Title

The Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

11

Issue

2

Page

119-130

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Physical Description

tables; illustrations

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Fernandez, E. C.; Dalmacio, S. C.; and Hautea, R. A., "Efficacy of transgenic corn expressing the bacillus thuringiensis cryia (b) gene against asiatic corn borer, ostrinia furnacalis (guenee)" (1997). Journal Article. 6452.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/6452

En – AGROVOC descriptors

MAIZE; OSTRINIA FURNACALIS; BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS; TRANSGENIC PLANTS; INFESTATION