Bt cotton is a genetically modified organism (GMO). The 'Bt' in Bt cotton stands for Bacillus thuringiensis, which is a soil-dwelling bacterium. This bacterium naturally produces crystal proteins (Bt toxins) that are toxic to certain insects, particularly lepidopteran pests. The gene responsible for producing these toxin proteins is isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis and introduced into the cotton plant genome.
The micro-organism which is associated with the production of Bt cotton is a
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2010 · Topic: Main Plant Diseases (Role of Breeding and Biotechnology in Disease Resistance)
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