Project Number: 3625-22000-015-07
Project Type: Reimbursable

Start Date: Sep 12, 2003
End Date: Aug 31, 2007

Objective:
1) Provide a framework for evaluating insect resistance models that will be useful to modelers and non-modelers; 2) Assess current methods and develop standard protocols for monitoring insect resistance to Bt corn; and 3) Contribute to an evaluation of remote sensing to show potential for distinguishing Bt and non-Bt corn plantings and possible detection of pest infestation.

Approach:
Methods used to simulate resistant management strategies will be evaluated via computer programs. These models will include ecological and genetic parameters and will evaluate both stochastic and deterministic models. DNA markers will be used to examine issues associated with resistance monitoring including random mating of test colonies and paternity of offspring. Remote-sensing technologies will be used to determine if we can detect and discriminate between Bt corn areas and non-Bt corn refuge areas.

Project Team

Hellmich, Richard Sumerford, Douglas

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