Effects of multi-drug resistant Bt maize on the structure and function of the straw-degrading microflora
Description:
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.
Executive Institute:
Institute for Landscape Biogeochemistry (ZALF-LSD) Details of Institute for Landscape Biogeochemistry
Parent institution:
Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) Details of (ZALF) (Brandenburg)
Contract period:
01. 07. 2008 - 30. 06. 2011
Project budget:
276,551 €
Collaborative Project:
Join Project: release accompanying security of maize with multiple Bt genes for corn borer and corn rootworm resistance Details of Join Project: release accompanying security of maize with multiple Bt genes for corn borer and corn rootworm resistance
Funding Programme:
- BMBF - Biological Safety Research Details of BMBF - Biological Safety Research
Subject:
- Crop Production
- Plant Breeding
- Biotechnology
- Genetic Resources
Purpose of research:
Applied research
Funding Institutions:
- Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Details of (BMBF)
Project Management Agency:
- Project Management Organisation Juelich (PTJ) Details of PTJ