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Crop:Maize
Maize
Species
Zea Mays
Trade Name
MZIR098
Event Name
MIR098
Method of Introduction
Agrobacterium-mediated DNA transfer
Year of Approval
2024-10-11
Gene
Cntains the transgene mcry3A, which encodes the mCry3A protein, ecry3.1Ab, which encodes the ECry3.1Ab protein; and pat, which encodes the PAT protein
Gene Product
Cry3A (mCry3A) enhances activity against certain coleopteran pests of maize. eCry3.1Ab confers insecticidal activity against certain coleopteran pests. PAT protein acetylates glufosinate-ammonium, thus inactivating it and conferring tolerance to glufosinate-ammonium in herbicide products.
Gene Function
Resistance to Coleoptera Tolerance to Glufosinate
Traits
Insect resistant and herbicide tolerant maize
Developer
Syngenta South Africa (Pty), Ltd
