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Effects of multi-drug resistant Bt maize on the structure and function of the straw-degrading microflora

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Risks

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Risks


Project code: 0315215H
Contract period: 01.07.2008 - 30.06.2011
Budget: 276,551 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research

The aim of this project is to investigate the effects of the genetically modified Bt maize cultivar MON89034xMON88017, which produces three different Bt proteins, on bacteria and fungi that break down maize litter. Previous studies with single-resistance Bt maize have shown only minimal effects that are within the range of natural variation. Interactions resulting from the combination of different Bt genes could, however, increase the impact on micro-organisms and their activity.

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