Despite the extensive cultivation of genetically engineered (GE) maize and considerable
number of scientific reports on its agro-environmental impact, the risks and benefits of GE …

Biochar addition to soil has been generally associated with crop yield increases observed in
some soils, and increased nutrient availability is one of the mechanisms proposed. Any …

In northern temperate regions, such as the northern mid-west, USA and the province of
Ontario, Canada, soybean is a common annual row crop for which no-till production has …

Cry protein expressing insect-resistant trait is mostly deployed to control major devastating
pests and minimize reliance on the conventional pesticides. However, the ethical and …

Both soil pH and substrate quality exert a critical influence on the decomposition of organic
substrates and the production of microbial biomass. However, it is elusive the interactive …

Context or problem Increasing crop intensification while enhancing soil conservation is an
important aspect of global food security. Intercropping (syn. interseeding) between cash …

With few exceptions, insects are perceived in industrialized countries as undesirable pests.
In reality, relatively few insects interfere with us or our resources. Most have benign or …

Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) corn is reported to produce lignin-rich residues, compared to non-
Bt (NBt) corn, suggesting it is more resistant to decomposition. As the Bt gene is expressed …

Transgenic maize expressing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) insecticidal crystal (Cry) proteins
may contribute to a decreased need for chemical pesticides, providing benefits for human …

The cultivation of genetically modified Bt maize has raised environmental concerns, as large
amounts of plant residues remain in the field and may negatively impact the soil ecosystem …