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Traited corn is genetically engineered to express specific agronomic traits such as:
Herbicide-tolerant traits allow certain herbicides to be sprayed over the crop without injuring the corn.
Herbicide-tolerant corn contains genes that allow the plant to survive herbicide applications that would normally kill conventional corn.
This enables growers to:
Roundup Ready® corn is tolerant to glyphosate, the active ingredient in many Roundup® herbicides.
When sprayed:
Glyphosate inhibits the EPSPS enzyme in plants, but the traited corn expresses a resistant version of that enzyme.
LibertyLink® corn is tolerant to glufosinate herbicides (e.g., Liberty®).
Glufosinate works by disrupting nitrogen metabolism in plants. Traited corn can detoxify the herbicide, allowing the crop to survive while weeds die.
Many modern hybrids contain multiple herbicide tolerances, such as:
Stacked systems provide more weed control options and resistance management flexibility.
No.
Glyphosate can only be sprayed over:
Spraying non-traited corn will result in severe crop injury or death.
When used correctly, herbicide programs:
Misapplication or resistance issues can reduce effectiveness.
Yes. GMO corn undergoes regulatory review by USDA, EPA, and FDA to ensure food, feed, and environmental safety.
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