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BT TRANSGENIC CROP: SUCCESS OR FAILURE

    1 Author(s):  RITU MISHRA

Vol -  5, Issue- 12 ,         Page(s) : 145 - 161  (2014 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMST

Abstract

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a soil bacterium forms spores during the stationary phase of its growth cycle. The spores contain crystals, containing one or more Cry and ⁄or Cyt proteins (also known as δ-endotoxins) that are reported as potent insecticides. Different strains of Bt produce different class of δ-endotoxins, that exhibits its affect against a narrow group of insect. Bt toxins have been proved to be a topical pesticides to protect plant against pest. Bt transgenic crops have been a success leading to higher yields and reducing the use of chemical pesticides. However, their use has earned some criticism too particularly with respect to development of resistance in insect pest. Here, we aim to review the impact of toxin on various non target organism

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