Transgenic corn co-expressing two complementary endotoxins from Bacillus thuringiensis shows promise in controlling these pernicious pests, but questions remain on how best to avoid the emergence of resistance.
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Ostlie, K. Crafting crop resistance to corn rootworms. Nat Biotechnol 19, 624–625 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/90219
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