Question

What is bt crops & explain brief about how they are produced with example

Answer 1

Answer:

bt crops are named as BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS CROP

bt crops are crops that are generally engineered to produce the same toxin as bt in every cell of the plant

Answer 2

Bt Crops are transgenic crops that produce the same toxin as the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis in the plant cell, thereby, protecting the crops from pests. The bacterium secretes specific proteins known as “cry proteins” that are toxic to insects. A few of the Bt crops include cotton, brinjal, corn, etc.