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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 2 MIN

Bruce Tabashnik, University of Arizona – Nature’s Sneaky Two-Step Keeps Crop Pests Guessing

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Pests are evolving to become resistant to genetically engineered crops. Bruce E. Tabashnik, regent’s professor and head of the department of entomology at the University of Arizona, looks to stay one step ahead. My research team studies the evolution and management of insect resistance to crops genetically engineered for pest control. Current work focuses on […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.academicminute.org

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