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Crop:Maize
Maize
replacement
Event Code:

SYN-BTØ11-1

Event Code:

SYN-BTØ11-1

FFP
2024-10-11
Insect-resistant and herbicide tolerant maize
Syngenta South Africa (Pty), Ltd

Species

Zea Mays

Trade Name

YieldGard™ maize

Event Name

Bt 11 (X4334CBR, X4734CBR)

Method of Introduction

Agrobacterium-mediated DNA transfer

Year of Approval

2024-10-11

Gene

Contains the transgene cry1Ab that encodes the truncated Cry1Ab protein, and pat that encodes the enzyme phosphinothricin acetyltransferase (PAT).

Gene Product

Cry1Ab protein is active against certain susceptible lepidopteran insect pests. PAT protein confers tolerance to glufosinate-ammonium in herbicide products.

Gene Function

Resistance to Lepidoptera, Tolerance to Glufosinate

Traits

Insect-resistant and herbicide tolerant maize

Developer

Syngenta South Africa (Pty), Ltd