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Functional validation of DvABCB1 as a receptor of Cry3 toxins in western corn rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera.
Scientific reports - 28 Sept 2020
Niu Xiping, Kassa Adane, Hasler James, Griffin Samantha, Perez-Ortega Claudia, Procyk Lisa, Zhang Jun, Kapka-Kitzman Deirdre M, Nelson Mark E, Lu Albert
Abstract excerpt
Western corn rootworm (WCR), Diabrotica virgifera virgifera (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), is a serious insect pest in the major corn growing areas of North America and in parts of Europe. WCR populations with resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxins utilized in commercial transgenic traits have been reported, raising concerns over their continued efficacy in WCR management. Understanding the modes of...
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