| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36793 | Trends in Biotechnology | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) cotton has been widely adopted, notably by smallholder farmers in developing countries. However, it has not been used in Central Asia, an important cotton-producing region. We discuss possible reasons and hypothesize that the most likely explanation is limited local demand for Bt owing to low levels of pest infestation. This would imply that global Bt cotton adoption rates may already be close to 100% when considering real demand for insect-resistant varieties.
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Authors
Saule Burkitbayeva, Matin Qaim, Johan Swinnen,