Mutation in the Cadherin Gene Is a Key Factor for Pink Bollworm Resistance to Bt Cotton in China
Transgenic crops producing <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> (Bt) toxins are widely planted for insect control, but their efficacy may decrease as insects evolve resistance. Understanding the genetic basis of insect resistance is essential for developing an integrated strategy of resistance...
Main Authors: | Ling Wang, Dong Xu, Yunxin Huang, Huazhong Zhou, Weiguo Liu, Shengbo Cong, Jintao Wang, Wenjing Li, Peng Wan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/14/1/23 |
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