2023 journal article
How can policymakers and researchers develop effective insect resistance management guidelines? A quantitative and qualitative study of Brazilian farmers' perspectives and attitudes
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET.
author keywords: B; thuringiensis; farmers' decision-making; refuge adoption; sources of information; technology adoption; transgenic crops
TL;DR:
These plants (crops expressing Bacillus thuringiensis, Bt, toxins) express insecticidal proteins to prevent the damage caused by caterpillars.
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
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Added: January 18, 2023
Societal Impact StatementToday, over 80% of the US and Brazil row crop acreage has plants expressing insecticidal proteins to prevent the damage caused by caterpillars. These plants (crops expressing Bacillus thuringiensis, Bt, toxins) have brought several benefits to farmers, the environment, and society. However, these can be eroded when insects develop resistance to these toxins. Researchers and regulatory agencies have developed tactics that should be followed by farmers to avoid resistance but with limited efficacy. Our research provides recommendations for researchers and policymakers that are based on farmers' perspectives, thereby offering changes for current guidelines to successfully manage insect resistance and protect Bt crops' efficacy.