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rootworm [′rüt‚wərm] (invertebrate zoology) An insect larva that feeds on plant roots. A nematode that infests the roots of plants. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Rootworm Trait Performance in 2006 Most of the time, rootworm traits do a good job of protecting corn yields and standability. The co-developers of the Herculex family of insect resistance for corn have agreed to eliminate a provision that would have delayed when Dow AgroSciences could license Herculex RW Rootworm Protection and Herculex XTRA Insect Protection to other seed companies. Rootworm damage more prevelant; seems to move west about 50 miles a year. |
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