Reposted by Ellie Snyder
Transgenic crops release Cry proteins into streams.
But what does that mean for aquatic insects?🌱💧🐛
We measured and barcoded 1,800+ caddisflies across 25 streams.
Environmental factors like temperature, land use explained most patterns. Cry1Ab had limited impact.
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Assessing morphological, developmental, and genetic responses of Hydropsychid caddisflies to Cry1Ab exposure
Abstract. Transgenic crops expressing Cry proteins are widely cultivated to reduce crop damage from insect pests. However, Cry proteins can leach from tran