Studies on resistance and associated fitness costs in Lepidoptera to Bacillus thuringiensis toxins

Microbial insecticides derived from the common soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) have become increasingly important for pest management, particularly in Bt (GM) crops. In addition to crystal (Cry) proteins produced during the spore stage, vegetative insecticidal proteins (VIP) produced duri...

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Main Author: Gulzar, Asim
Other Authors: Wright, Denis
Published: Imperial College London 2010
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.525591