Bt cotton variety is genetically transformed with the Bt gene to protect the plants from bollworm
* The Bt gene is derived from a bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis* Bacillus thuringiensis (or Bt) is a gram-positive, soil-dwelling bacterium, produce protein crystal that is toxic to insects
* The bacterium produces proteins such as Cry1ac and Cry2ab* Bt cotton cntols all types of bollworms such as American, Spotted and Pink bollworm
* When the bollworms feed on the Bt cotton, the Cry1Ac protein passes throught themidgut of insect causing lysis and death of insect.
* Increases the farm's income* Reduce the usage of pesticides* Improve crop yield* Helps to control soil pollution
Advantages of Bt Cotton
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