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Allelic-specific expression in relation to Bombyx mori resistance to Bt toxin.
Insect biochemistry and molecular biology - 1 Nov 2014
Chen Yazhou, Li Muwang, Islam Iftakher, You Lang, Wang Yueqiang, Li Zhiqian, Ling Lin, Zeng Baosheng, Xu Jun, Huang Yongping, Tan Anjiang
Abstract excerpt
Understanding the mechanism of Bt resistance is one of the key elements of the effective application of Bt in pest control. The lepidopteran model insect, the silkworm, demonstrates qualities that make it an ideal species to use in achieving this understanding. We screened 45 strains of silkworm (Bombyx mori) using a Cry1Ab toxin variant. The sensitivity levels of the strains varied over a wide range. A resistant...
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