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Bt cotton is a genetically modified pest resistant plant cotton variety that produces an insecticide to combat bollworm . Description. Strains of the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis produce over 200 different Bt toxins, each harmful to different insects.
As compared to insecticide mediated control of bollworms, Bt cotton technology does not harm non-target beneficial insects; besides reduction in production cost, increase in profit, reduced farming risk and improved economic outlook for cotton are the highlights of this novel technology.
Aug 30, 2023 · Effects of Bacillus thuringiensis ( Bt) cotton are at the forefront of an intense debate on the benefits of genetically modified (GM) crops among smallholder farmers in developing countries. Existing studies fail to control for confounders, selection bias, or cultivation bias from preferential treatment in the initial adoption phase.
Mar 13, 2020 · The fate of Bacillus thuringiensis ( Bt) cotton in India is one of the most closely-watched situations in the spread and impact of genetically modified (GM) crops. Intense interest in this...
Jan 25, 2021 · Nearly two decades ago, a genetically modified type of cotton, known as Bt cotton, was introduced to India to reduce farmers’ insecticide use. Today, researchers want to understand the effects that the introduction of this new cotton crop has had on Indian farmers.
Oct 12, 2020 · The agronomic and socioeconomic effects of insect-resistant Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton in India have long been debated.
2 days ago · A new variety of technologically advanced Bt cotton likely to be allowed soon for commercial cultivation to help Indian textile industry in a bigger way, Textile Minister Giriraj Singh has indicated.
