Bt Brinjal contains a gene from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) that produces a protein toxic to certain insect pests when ingested. This reduces the need for chemical pesticides targeted at these specific pests.
Genetically modified Bt. Brinjal is developed for
Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2022 · Topic: Main Plant Diseases (Role of Breeding and Biotechnology in Disease Resistance)
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