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Advances of transgenic Bt-crops in insect pest management: An overview

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The application ofrntransgenic technology has resulted in useful GM insect-resistant varieties byrngenetic engineering (GE). Crops expressing Cry toxins derived from Bacillusrnthuringiensis (Bt) have been planted globally, and are a vital toolrnfor pest control. The use of notable Bt crops, such as Bt-maizernand Bt-cotton, have resulted in significant reductions of insecticidernuse and clear benefits on the environment and farmer health. Consequently, Bt-cropsrncan be a useful component of integrated pest management (IPM) systems tornprotect the crop from targeted pests. Development, commercial use, benefits andrnrisks associated with the adoption of GM insect-resistant crops and future ofrntransgenic Bt-varieties to mediate crop protection against insect pestsrnhave been discussed in this review.

Source: Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

Authors: Juma Ibrahim Mabubu, Muhammad Nawaz, Hongxia Hua

Language: English

Topic: Insect Resistance and Genetics

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2348982281

FWCI: 0.256

Cites: 43

Cited by: 7

Related to: 10