LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -What is Bt Maize? Bacillus thuringiensis is a species of bacteria that produces proteins that are toxic to certain insects. Because of this, it has been used as a safe microbial insecticide for over 50 years to control pest caterpillars.

Detailed explanation-2: -Because Bt-corn produces an insecticide within its tissues, the toxic proteins are protected from the sun and thus persist longer. Moreover, Bt-corn makes the toxin continually over a season, extending its protective effects.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bt corn is enhanced through biotechnology to protect against insect pests. Its built-in insect protection comes from a naturally occurring microorganism called Bacillus thuringiensis or “Bt.” The protein produced by Bt corn selectively targets caterpillars within the order of Lepidoptera.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a soil bacterium that produces insecticidal toxins. Genes from Bt can be inserted into crop plants to make them capable of producing an insecticidal toxins and therefore resistant to certain pests. Corn hybrids with one or more Bt genes (Bt corn) are resistant to some important pests.