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A Single Point Mutation Resulting in Cadherin Mislocalization Underpins Resistance against Bacillus thuringiensis Toxin in Cotton Bollworm.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 17 Feb 2017
Xiao Yutao, Dai Qing, Hu Ruqin, Pacheco Sabino, Yang Yongbo, Liang Gemei, Soberón Mario, Bravo Alejandra, Liu Kaiyu, Wu Kongming
Abstract excerpt
Transgenic plants that produce Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) crystalline (Cry) toxins are cultivated worldwide to control insect pests. Resistance to B. thuringiensis toxins threatens this technology, and although different resistance mechanisms have been identified, some have not been completely elucidated. To gain new insights into these mechanisms, we performed multiple back-crossing from a 3000-fold...
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