What are Bt Crops?
Genetically modified (GM) Crops known as “Bt crops” are designed to express insecticidal proteins that are derived from the Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) bacteria. The altered plants have a natural defense system against certain insects, and pests due to these proteins (sometimes referred to as Cry proteins), which are poisonous to certain insect groups. To lessen pest damage, boost crop yields, and reduce the need for chemical pesticides, agribusiness has largely embraced the integration of Bt technology into crops.
Bt Crops
Bt Crops’ full form is Bacillus thuringiensis crops. Bt Crops are a class of genetically modified (GM) crops, those that have had their genes taken from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis. Bt crops are genetically modified with cry protein from Bacillus thuringiensis, which results in resistance against specific pests. In this article, we will learn about Bt crops, their development, types, advantages and disadvantages, and mode of action in detail.
Table of Content
- Definition of Bt Crops
- What are Bt Crops?
- Examples of Bt Crops
- How Bt Crops are Produced?
- Different Types of Bt Crops
- Bt Crops in India
- Advantages of Bt Crops
- Disadvantages of Bt Crops
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