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ThryvOn Cotton

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
February 16, 2024
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Overview

This 3-page publication discusses ThryvOn cotton and its activity on certain insects.

ThryvOn is a cotton biotechnology trait that expresses the Mpp51Aa2 protein and provides excellent control of thrips, eliminating the need for additional insecticide inputs. Unlike other Bt proteins used in cotton, this particular Bt protein does not affect caterpillar pests like bollworms. However, it has activity on thrips and plant bugs. (3 pages)

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