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Maize generates resistance against stem borers by having

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low aspartic acid, high nitrogen and sugar content

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low aspartic acid and sugar but high nitrogen content

C

high aspartic acid and nitrogen but low sugar content

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high aspartic acid, low nitrogen and sugar content.

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High aspartic acid, low nitrogen and sugar content in maize leads to resistance against maize stem borers.
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