USDA Logo
ARS Logo

  Brookings, South Dakota
Printer FriendlyPrinter Friendly Email this pageEmail this page
 
Search
 
 
This site only
  Advanced Search
 
Research
  Programs and Projects
 
 
  Display category headings
Research
Research >
Research Project: Plant-Pest Relationships Between Corn Varieties and Western Corn Rootworms

Location: Crop and Entomology Research

Project Number: 5447-21220-001-04
Project Type: Trust

Start Date: Jan 31, 2003
End Date: Jan 30, 2006

Objective:
Evaluate the efficacy of new and existing corn varieties for the management of corn rootworm populations.

Approach:
A combination of laboratory, greenhouse, and field research will be conducted in collaboration with Monsanto scientists to determine efficient varieties of transgenic corn for managing corn rootworm populations and resistance to the toxins.

 
Project Team
French, Bryan - Wade

Project Annual Reports
  FY 2003

Related National Programs
  Crop Protection & Quarantine (304)

 
ARS Home |  USDA |  Home | About Us | Research | Products & Services | People & Places  | News & Events | Partnering | Careers | Contact Us | Help |
Site Map |  Freedom of Information Act |  Statements & Disclaimers |  Employee Resources |  FirstGov |  White House