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Cross-resistance between a Bacillus thuringiensis Cry toxin and non-Bt insecticides in the diamondback moth.
Pest management science - 1 Aug 2008
Sayyed Ali H, Moores Graham, Crickmore Neil, Wright Denis J
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BACKGROUND: Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner (Bt) crystal (Cry) toxins are expressed in various transgenic crops and are also used as sprays in integrated pest management and organic agricultural systems. The diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella L.) is a major worldwide pest of crucifer crops and one that has readily acquired field resistance to a broad range of insecticides. RESULTS: Selection of a subpopulation...
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