Western corn rootworm now in Germany

According to a press release from the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs, the Western corn rootworm was found in Germany for… more

Bt Technology: New impetus to Integrated Pest Management

Genetically modified maize and cotton plants containing new genes which enable them to produce specific active substances (Bt toxins) to co… more

Apple trees: deliberate release refused

(27 Oct.) The Ministry of Consumer Protection in Berlin has refused the planned deliberate release of genetically modified apple trees in Dres… more

Apples: Deliberate releases planned

Genetically modified apple trees are to be tested in the field for the first time in Germany. The aim is to produce apple trees with increa… more

Beetle alert reaches Germany

This summer the Western corn rootworm was discovered for the first time near the German border – close to Basel/Mulhouse Airport –… more

Bt maize versus the billion-dollar bug

The Western corn rootworm causes immense damage in the USA. It was introduced to Europe just 10 years ago and has been steadily extending its … more