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Report on the survey of occurence of resistant Asian corn borer (ACB) populations in selected growing areas as well as the rate of development of resistance to Cry1Ab of the ACB in the laboratory. The effect of Bt protein on the biology of predatory earwigs fed with ACB larvae was explored. Dr. Belen Morallo-Rejesus and Dr. Pio A. Javier Crop Protection Cluster College of Agriculture University of the Philippines Los Baños http://www.uplb.edu.ph

Analysis and quantification of possible risks and yield losses of corn production in Isabela and Bukidnon, Philippines due to climate variability and climatic extremes. Felino P. Lansigan Professor of Statistics Institute of Statistics College of Arts and Sciences University of the Philippines Los Baños

Scientists in Illinois are using corn protein to create new skin and deliver medicine through nanotubes. New Skin is a segment from Partners Video Magazine's latest episode, The Science of Small. To view the entire episode visit: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/partners/partners.html

Purdue has modified a yeast that breaks down sugars of straw and corn waste for more cost-effective ethanol production. Super Yeast is a segment from Partners Video Magazine's latest episode, Fueling America. To view the entire episode visit: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/partners/partners.html