​​​Resistant Bollworms: Insecticides and New Traits

March 2018 | 19 min., 51 sec.,
by Jeff Gore
Mississippi State University

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Summary

​This presentation follows up on David Kern's talk on resistant bollworm traits and offers advice for the field. Although insect resistance in Bt cotton is growing, the technology is still an important and effective asset against bollworms, particularly when coupled with spray treatments. The author discusses a recent study to help drive this point home. Newer Bt technologies and their effectiveness are also discussed. 

About the Presenter

Jeff GoreJeff Gore is currently an Assistant Research Professor at Mississippi State University in the Delta Research and Extension Center at Stoneville, Mississippi. He previously worked as a Research Entomologist with USDA-ARS in Stoneville from 2002 to 2007. He received his BS in Entomology/Integrated Pest Management from Auburn University in 1995. He received his MS in Entomology from Louisiana State University in 1999 and his PhD in Entomology from Louisiana State in 2002.​

Contact Information:
Email: jgore@drec.msstate.edu

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