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Effect of water-deficit stress on cotton plants expressing the Bacillus thuringiensis toxin

Description : Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) crops require a high dosage of Bt toxin to delay development of insect resistance, in particular, when the refuge strategy is applied. This strategy is threatened by plant developmental and environmental factors that might reduce Bt toxin concentration and Bt efficacy in ...
Language(s) : English
Subject(s) : African cotton bollworm , Bt cotton , Cry1Ac , Moderate water deficit , Bacillus thuringiensis , Helicoverpa armigera , Deficit irrigation , Cotton -- Diseases and pests
Publisher(s) : Blackwell
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Publication Date(s) : 2009-02-25