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Old 13-08-2003, 02:02 PM
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Default Bt pesticide resistance

Mooshie peas writes
Of course, but it is a well known mechanism of resistance development,
sub-lethal doses that leave the partially susceptible mutants still
alive. Antibiotic treatments are a case in point. The importance of
finishing the full course prescribed, and not stopping when you feel
better.


1) A reminder that bacteria are much simpler than insects, and with a
higher breeding rate.

2) No farmer applies pesticides in the above mentioned manner anyway.
It varies from typically one to three applications per season.


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