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Is BT- brinjal poisonous?
It's about as poisonous as non-Bt brinjal, UNLESS you are a member of the Lepidoptera insect family. In that case, it means certain death.
What is the full form of bt brinjal?
Bacillus thuringiensis
What are the advantage disadvantage of Bt brinjal?
•No natural resistance in germplasm •Limited success with traditional management strategies •Huge use of pesticides results in -development of resistance in insects -Harmful effects on environment, health of farmer and consumers •Bt brinjal has potential to provide economic and health benefits •Not tested in Infants. •Not tested for prolonged period. •Not tested with f3 & next generations. •Terminator Kills its own seeds which makes farmer to buy seeds from companies every time. •Ecosystem depletion due to the death of worms not yet identified fully.
What does Bt stand for in Bt Brinjal?
Bt stands for bacillus thuringiensis, a common soil bacterium toxic to lepidopteran insects. When "Bt" is placed before a plant name, such as in "Bt Brinjal" (the brinjal is known in the US as eggplant), it means the plant has been genetically modified to produce a protein toxic to certain insects in the same way the bacteria does.The protein has not been shown to be harmful to humans but is controversial in other contexts.
What does ''bt'' stands in bt brinjal or bt cotton?
Bt stands for bacillus thuringiensis, a common soil bacterium toxic to lepidopteran insects. When "Bt" is placed before a plant name, such as in "Bt Brinjal" (the brinjal is known in the US as eggplant), it means the plant has been genetically modified to produce a protein toxic to certain insects in the same way the bacteria does.The protein has not been shown to be harmful to humans but is controversial in other contexts.
What has the author Bhagirath Choudhary written?
Bhagirath Choudhary has written: 'The development and regulation of Bt brinjal in India (Eggplant/Aubergine)'
What bacteria is introduced in bt brinjal?
This is a common misconception. There is no actual bacteria introduced by the Bt Brinjal. Only a gene, Cry1Ac, from the common soil bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis, is actually introduced. This forces the plant to synthesize a protein toxic to Lepidopteran insects, so that when they feed upon the plant, they become ill and die.Although still controversial, there is anecdotal evidence of allergenic responses to Bt crops of various kinds.
Can an organic farmer use Bt?
Yes. BT is a biological control, and not a pesticide. I use it on cabbage and tomatoes.
Will a brinjal sink or float?
Brinjal is
Is brinjal is moncot or dicot?
Is brinjal is monocotyledons
What we called brinjal in italian?
In Italian, brinjal is called "melanzana."
Do brinjal conduct electricity?
no brinjal does not conduct electricity
