Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a bacterium known for its ability to produce insecticidal proteins, particularly Cry proteins, which are widely used in agriculture as biopesticides. These proteins ...

In Illinois, this pest is a well-known issue in corn throughout the state, with fields planted with continuous corn experiencing the most pressure. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a vital component of ...

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“TELA maize is engineered with a Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) gene, which produces proteins toxic to the fall armyworm larvae but harmless to humans and other animals. When the larvae feed on ...

Bt corn expresses a protein from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. Prior to construction of the recombinant corn, the protein had long been known to be toxic to a number of pestiferous insects ...

For example, Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) crops naturally repel pests, reducing the need for chemical applications. These GM crops help decrease the environmental footprint of farming while maintaining ...

Figure 1 Mechanisms of pathogen avoidance. A variety of comprehensive mechanisms are in place to regulate pathogens avoidance, which include those caused by the alteration of aerotaxis, intestinal ...

Introduction: Native to the Americas and highly polyphagous, the fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) has garnered attention for causing significant damage, ...

Britain's biggest broadband provider hasn't always been Britain's best. In previous Which? surveys, BT has often fallen below average. But with improving availability of faster speeds, including ...

(Beyond Pesticides, January 24, 2025) Based on data collected from government sources and independent monitoring, a multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Connecticut finds that 46 ...