Language: English
Publication Year: 2018
Agriculturalists in Burkina Faso say their country is still open to using the tools of biotechnology, despite the decision to stop growing genetically modified cotton. Work is still ongoing to develop other GMO products in Burkina Faso, including Bt cowpea and genetically engineered sterile mosquitoes. Destruction of cowpea fields by the pod bearer pest is a major issue in Africa. More 40 percent of all cowpea produced in the sub region is damaged by pests. The Bt cowpea, which infers natural resistance without the application of pesticides, is expected to help reduce the level of destruction drastically.
Bt , GMO
Combatting Misinformation , Food Security
Agricultural Biotechnology , Science Communication
Bt Cowpeas, Bt Cotton, Mosquito, Pest, Rainfall, Burkina Faso, GMO
Burkina Faso
19 Jan 2018
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