Report: EPA Needs Better Data, Plans and Tools to Manage Insect Resistance to Genetically Engineered Corn
Report #16-P-0194, June 1, 2016
What Was Found
Bt crops have reduced insecticide applications by 123 million pounds. The EPA can preserve this significant public benefit through enhanced monitoring and preparation to address insect resistance in Bt corn.
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