Managing the Invasive Fall Armyworm through Biotech Crops: A Chinese Perspective

In late 2018, the highly destructive and polyphagous fall armyworm was first detected in China. It is now a major economic threat to corn production. In this article, the main control strategies that are available are reviewed and prospects to manage this pest with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn in China are discussed.

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The highly destructive fall armyworm was first detected in China in late 2018, posing a major economic threat to corn production. This article reviews control strategies and discusses the prospects of managing this pest with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn in China.