Questions
Which of the following Bt crops is being grown in India by the farmers?
a
Cotton
b
Brinjal
c
Soyabean
d
Maize
detailed solution
Correct option is A
Bt cotton is being grown in India by the farmers. Bt cotton is pest resistant plant which decreases the pesticides use. Bt toxin is produced by a bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt for short). Bt toxin gene has been cloned from the bacteria and been expressed in plants to provide resistance to insects without the need for insecticides.Talk to our academic expert!
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