“The BT Maize is expected to address the challenges of the fall armyworms and maize stem borers, which are the two major pests of maize in Kenya and the region,” said Sande. He explained that ...

present in maize and other related grasses that serves as a defense against insects, fungi and bacteria. Entomologist: Person who studies insects. European corn borer: Stem-boring insect native to ...

Delays in commercialising Bt maize technology are not only costing ... because the technology mainly protects against the crop stem borer species Chilo partellus, which does the most damage ...