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What is Bt Cotton: Genetic Engineering for Pest Resistance about?
Bt cotton is a genetically engineered crop that expresses Bacillus thuringiensis proteins to protect against insect pests like the cotton bollworm, first commercialized in the U.S. in 1996 and introduced in India in 2002. It offers advantages such as reduced pesticide usage, increased yield, and environmental benefits, but faces challenges including pest resistance, non-target effects, and high seed costs. The document outlines the genetic engineering process, key genes involved, and the mechanisms by which
- Author
- Andrea B
- Language
- EN