Completed Competitive Grant

Nontarget effects of Bt corn on pathogenic and toxigenic fungi

Project ID: 2000-29

Abstract

There may be nontarget effects of transgenic corn hybrids, positive and negative, on fungi that interact with the targeted pests. What are the effects of Bt corn on fungi that are associated with corn plants and their insect pests?

Lead investigator: Gary Munkvold, ISU Plant Pathology, et al

Year of grant completion: 2002

This competitive grant project was part of the Leopold Center's Initiative.

Topics: Biocontrol and Integrated Pest Management, GMOs

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