New Bug Spray Works Against Resistant Crop Pests
Scientists in Brazil tested a new natural insecticide made from a virus that kills a common crop pest called the sunflower looper. This pest had become …
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Tiny Particles Stop Armyworms From Growing in First Generation
Scientists tested whether tiny particles made of cerium and zinc-selenium could slow down fall armyworms, a major pest that damages corn and sorghum crops. …
Read MoreNew Way to Stop Citrus Disease by Weakening Its Insect Carrier
Scientists discovered a promising new approach to fight Huanglongbing (HLB), a devastating disease that destroys citrus trees worldwide. The disease spreads …
Read MoreCorn Pest Develops Resistance to Biotech Defense
Scientists discovered that a major corn pest called the European corn borer has developed resistance to a genetically modified corn defense in Canada. …
Read MoreTiny Materials Could Help Farms Grow Better Crops Naturally
Scientists are exploring whether super-tiny materials called MXenes and MBenes could help plants grow stronger and healthier without using as many chemicals. …
Read MoreNew Way to Control Locusts Using Insect Genetics
Scientists discovered a gene called PLK1 that controls important processes in locusts, including how they eat, grow, and shed their skin. When researchers …
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