In #China, cowpea is particularly vulnerable to a range of insect pests, incl. #legume pod borer, beet armyworm & tobacco cutworm, which attack #cowpeas throughout the entire growth stage, i.e. traditional #cowpea cultivation heavily relies on synthetic pesticides… (1/2) doi.org/10.1002/ps.8...

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(2/2) Use of synthetic #pesticides can lead to environment & #health concerns. #GMO technology can introduce pest resistance in crops. Bt #cowpeas with resistance to multiple #pests may significantly reduce pesticide use, providing #environment, health & economic benefits: doi.org/10.1002/ps.8...

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