The western corn rootworm, a new threat to European agriculture: opportunities for biotechnology? (original) (raw)

The introduction of western corn rootworm (WCR) in Europe poses significant threats to maize production, causing economic losses and challenges in crop protection strategies. This paper examines the bioeconomic impact of WCR in seven European countries—Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Ukraine—using a bioeconomic model to analyze various containment strategies. The insights gained inform farmers and policymakers on optimizing practices to mitigate WCR's effects on European agriculture.