Effect of genetic modified maize contained Cry1Ab gene on the arthropods abundance and diversity in limited test field

In Indonesia, transgenic products are still considered innovative, and genetically modified (GM) maize has stayed on the market while its impact environmental biosafety is now being evaluated. Bt corn been recognized as one of solutions to problem Asian cob borers preserve production. Therefore, this study aimed investigate effect arthropod richness diversity in a limited testing field using randomized block design with four different varieties treatments six replications. The significant findings showed that had no influence diversity, evenness, abundance index (Margalef Meinhinick Index) fields, which were all greater at 85 days after plant (DAP) than 60 DAP. Based evenness index, we conclude does not harm community existing arthropods.