Cuba eyes biotech corn for tropical climesCuba is developing genetically modified genetically modified Adjective (of an organism) having DNA which has been altered for the purpose of improvement or correction of defects genetically modified genetic adj [food etc] → corn (maize maize: see corn. ) that can be used with strong herbicides and are resistant to the boundless appetite of the fall armyworm armyworm, larva of a moth, Pseudaletia unipuncta, found in North America E of the Rocky Mts. When numerous, armyworms move in hordes, traveling by night and devouring grasses, young grains, and some leguminous crops. The full-grown larva is about 2 in. , a major threat to tropical nations' corn crops, official media reported Saturday. Scientists at Havana's Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Center have planted three hectares of the crop in Yaguajay, in central Sancti Spiritus Spiritus (Latin for "breathing"), may refer to:
Raul Armas of the center said the crops need watering but little other care if herbicides are used. The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is the biggest threat to corn growing in Cuba and many other tropical countries. Cuba, the Americas' lone communist-ruled country, is seeking to boost its food output and reduce costly imports of staples staples U-shaped stainless steel or vitallium units with sharp points used for surgical fixation. epiphyseal staples used to staple epiphysis to metaphysis; have metal bracing at the corners. for its population of more than 11 million. 
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