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How does Bt cotton eliminate the need of insecticides?

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How does Bt cotton eliminate the need of insecticides?

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Bt cotton produces a protein toxic to susceptible insect larvae. This protects the crop from pests such as bollworms and reduces the need for insecticide spraying.

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Chapter 16: Biotechnology and Its Applications - EXERCISES [Page 845]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 16 Biotechnology and Its Applications
EXERCISES | Q I. 4. | Page 845
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