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Title: MECHANISMS OF CORN RESISTANCE TO FALL ARMYWORM AND CORN EARWORM

Author
item Ni, Xinzhi
item XU, WENWEI - TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
item Krakowsky, Matthew

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 11/16/2004
Publication Date: 11/16/2004
Citation: Ni, X., Xu, W., Krakowsky, M.D. 2004. Mechanisms of corn resistance to fall armyworm and corn earworm. Meeting Abstract. http://esa.confex.com/esa/2004/techprogram/paper_16649.htm.

Interpretive Summary: not required

Technical Abstract: Selected corn germplasm lines were evaluated for fall armyworm [Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith)] and corn earworm [Helicoverpa zea (Boddie)] resistance in the field by artificial infestations. Laboratory leaf and silk feeding bioassays were also conducted to understand the mechanisms of insect resistance. The possibility of these selected corn lines resistant to both foliage- and ear-feeding insect pests was also discussed.