Widespread adoption of Bt cotton and insecticide decrease promotes biocontrol services

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The widespread use of Bt crops reduces the outbreaks of certain targeted pests and the need for insecticide use, leading to enhanced biocontrol of other potential pest species in the Bt crops; neighbouring non-Bt crops may also benefit.

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http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v487/n7407/full/nature11153.html
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19/07/2012