Pest Resistance Threatens New Biotech Corn Defense | Mirage News
20 Oct
Science & Technology

Pest Resistance Threatens New Biotech Corn Defense | Mirage News

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Corn rootworms, pests responsible for billions of dollars in yearly crop losses, are evolving resistance that weakens even the latest biotechnology controls, according to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Drawing on decades of data across multiple states, University of Arizona entomologists found that field-evolved resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt, is undermining the effectiveness of corn that targets rootworms with the combination of Bt and RNA interference, or RNAi, a new biotech control that turns the rootworms' own genetic instructions against them. The research team analyzed extensive field data collected over the past two decades in 12 previous studies, including millions of rootworms evaluated across the Corn Belt, which extends from western Ohio to eastern Nebraska and northeastern Kansas. "The results consistently show that in fields where...
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INEC promises transparent Anambra and FCT elections
20 Oct
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INEC promises transparent Anambra and FCT elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has pledged that the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council polls will be conducted transparently. The assurance was given by the chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a strategic meeting in Abuja to review preparations for the elections. The session also discussed the conduct of party primaries ahead of the 2026 governorship races in Ekiti and Osun States. Yakubu said INEC was committed to ensuring that every stage of the process would meet the expectations of voters. We are determined to deliver credible and transparent elections in Anambra and the FCT, he told senior officials of the commission. The chairman also announced the approval of promotions for 471 junior staff members, following recommendations from the Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committee. He said the decision reflected...
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Aligning PR Metrics with Business Goals That Matter
20 Oct
Business News

Aligning PR Metrics with Business Goals That Matter

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Business Capturing the true value of public relations means going beyond counting media mentions or press releases. It takes more. Much more. It means connecting PR efforts to what actually matters to the business, growth, reputation, revenue. These are the things that keep leaders up at night. At Newswirejet, we've watched so many organizations struggle. They're busy. They're sending press releases, earning media hits, holding events. But they can’t seem to prove how any of it ties back to results. Getting that alignment right? That’s how communications stops being a support function and becomes a strategic driver. It gives teams the ability to track progress. Prove impact. Adjust in real time based on what’s working and what’s falling flat. If you're serious about showing PR’s value, you need to measure and report in terms the business understands. Dollars....
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