Important information, properties and characteristics related to BT cotton

Important information properties and characteristics related to BT cotton
  • BT cotton is a genetically modified cotton. It is produced by a company called Monsanto.

  • BT cotton is a genetically modified cotton crop in which one or two genes of Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria have been inserted into the seeds of the crop by genetic engineering techniques, which produce crystal proteins inside the plant, producing toxic substances and destroying the pests. 

  • BT cotton contains insect resistant varieties

  • The cost of the crop is very low when the BT cotton crop is planted by the farmer.

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