Question

Write about BT brinjal

Answer 1

Bt Brinjal is a GM crop created by inserting Cry 1Ac gene from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis into Brinjal. The insertion of the gene gives Brinjal plant resistance against lepidopteron insects like the Brinjal Fruit and Shoot Borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) and Fruit Borer (Helicoverpa armigera). Upon ingestion of the Bt toxin by the insect, there would be disruption of digestive processes, ultimately resulting in the death of the insect.

Answer 2

Answer:

BT Brinjal variety is developed by using the gene isolated from Bacillus Thuringiensis. This improved variety of brinjal kills the pest in same way as the BT cotton does.