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BT cotton is geneticly modified to contain a natural toxin created by a bacteria whos initials are BT. the bacteria as well as its toxin have long been used in organic farming as it is only activated in a highly basic (as in not acidic) envirument which is rather rare in nature execpt for the digestive system of several butterflies one of which is a major pest in cotton crops (i think its called pink worm something but its been a while). anyway the use of such plants mean many chemical treatments will be made redundunt which is good for the consumer as well as the envirument and the farmer. it has also been proven that although there is the ability to develop resistence to the toxin (in the lab) the living cost of of this resistence prevents its build up in nature. that along with the law that stats one has to grow at least 20% of the area with non BT plants aliminates the risk of its efectivness being damaged over time as happens to so many pesticides
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Process of formation of bt cotton WikiAnswers?
Bt cotton is very similar to any normal cotton plant grown all these years except for the insect-resistance trait conferred by Bt genes. These genes are derived from a commonly found soil bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis. The Bt genes are incorporated into cotton plants by a process called TRANSFORMATION. Once the Bt genes stably integrate into cotton plant they produce Bt proteins, which kills larvae feeding on plant parts. Thus Bt plants give protection from insect pests and thereby increase yields of cotton fibre.
Why BT cotton is a transgenic plant?
One of the advantages of the BT Cotton is that it does not have the actual bacterium Bacillus thuriengensis in it which is harmless to humans. The other advantage is that the BT Cotton successfully repels the boll weevil larvae.
What is the difference between BT caller ID and normal caller ID?
Caller ID allows the receive of telephone calls to determine who is telephoning them before they answer the call .This in turn allows the user to decide whether or not they wish to answer the call. There are no notable differences between caller ID and BT caller ID other than the BT service is included in the BT Privacy at Home package.
What is the use of bt cotton?
pesticide Bt cotton, or Bacillus thuringiensis cotton, is used the same as any other cotton. The only difference is that it has a protein genetically added which is identical to that of B. thuringiensis bacteria which is toxic to many caterpillars, especially Lepidoptera species. Therefore it is an economically important "built-in" insecticide.
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What does it mean when a plant is a BT-plant?
BT-plant means plant having BT-gene like BT-cotton. These are transgenic plants developed by genetic engineering.
What precautions should be taken while using BT cotton?
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How much money do farmers spend on pesticide for BT cotton crops?
Farmers typically spend significantly less on pesticides for Bt cotton compared to non-Bt varieties, primarily due to Bt cotton's inherent resistance to certain pests, particularly the cotton bollworm. On average, the reduction in pesticide costs can range from 30% to 50%, depending on regional pest pressures and farming practices. However, the exact amount spent can vary widely based on factors such as local agricultural practices, pest infestations, and market prices. Overall, the adoption of Bt cotton often leads to improved economic outcomes for farmers, including reduced pesticide expenditures.
What are the characteristics of this genetically modified organism?
Bt cotton is an example of genetically modified organism.
Which multinational company has introduced Bt cotton in India?
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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.
