Global Patterns of Insect Resistance to Transgenic Bt Crops:The First 25 Years
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toac183
Abstract: Abstract Crops genetically engineered to produce insecticidal proteins from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) have improved pest management and reduced reliance on insecticide sprays. However, evolution of practical resistance by some pests has reduced the… read more here.
Keywords: patterns insect; insect resistance; resistance; global patterns ... See more keywords
Fitness Costs and Incomplete Resistance Associated with Delayed Evolution of Practical Resistance to Bt Crops
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DOI: 10.3390/insects14030214
Abstract: Simple Summary Crops genetically engineered to produce insect-killing proteins from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringinsis (Bt) have been used since 1996 to improve pest control. Intensive use of Bt crops has resulted in the evolution… read more here.
Keywords: incomplete resistance; resistance; evolution practical; practical resistance ... See more keywords