Tuesday, 03 Apr 2018
David W. Staniforth Memorial Lecture
"Will Genetically Engineered Pests Protect Health, Biodiversity, and Crop Production?" Fred Gould, North Carolina State University, will summarize issues being addressed by researchers attempting to genetically suppress or alter characteristics of insect pest populations. The presentation will address the status of these systems as well as their future potential for protecting crops, human health and biodiversity.