This case study provides an opportunity to identify and then investigate questions about a real world application of genetic engineering. A look at changing agricultural control methods for the European Corn Borer sets the stage for exploring the uses of Bacillus thuringiensis since the 1930s.
- select an a question to explore on the widespread use of
genetically engineered Bt corn with its bacterial genes to protect
against an exotic infestation
Topic(s): Molecular/Genetics, Agricultural/Horticultural
Resources:
| Mac | PC |
| Bt Corn Case Woksheet.pdf Bt Corn CaseWorksheet.doc Farmer and the Gene-Bt Corn.pdf Optional Assignment.pdf PDB Summary.doc StudentCaseNotes.pdf |
Can Risk Analysis “Colorize” the Black and White of Transgenic Crops?
http://www.apsnet.org/education/feature/riskanalysis/
Genetically Modified, Insect Resistant Maize: Implications for Management of Ear and Stalk Diseases
http://www.apsnet.org/education/feature/maize/top.htm
