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New directions in crop protection
Michael Gross Current Biology Volume 21, Issue 17, Pages R641-R643 (September 2011) DOI: /j.cub Copyright © Terms and Conditions
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Cottoning on: Genetically modified cotton plants, like these in Arkansas, are widely used in the US. They carry a gene that makes them resistant to the herbicide glyphosate (Roundup). However, weeds with the resistance trait have now emerged. (Photo: Bill Barksdale/AGStockUSA/Science Photo Library.) Current Biology , R641-R643DOI: ( /j.cub ) Copyright © Terms and Conditions
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Natural enemy: Experts at the Centre for Agricultural Bioscience International (CABI), have selected the psyllid Aphalara itadori for a biocontrol program targeting the invasive weed, Japanese knotweed, in the UK. (Photo: © CABI.) Current Biology , R641-R643DOI: ( /j.cub ) Copyright © Terms and Conditions
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Mellow yellow: Rapeseed is among the plants that Bayer CropScience aims to improve by accelerated mutation and selection. (Photo: © Bayer CropScience.) Current Biology , R641-R643DOI: ( /j.cub ) Copyright © Terms and Conditions
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