Question
Biology Question on Applications of Biotechnology
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) strains have been used for designing novel
A
Biofertilizers
B
Biometallurgical techniques
C
Biomineralization processes
D
Bioinsecticidal plants
Answer
Bioinsecticidal plants
Explanation
Solution
Bacillus thuringiensis strains have been used for designing bio insecticidal plants. A gene from this bacteria have insecticidal property which is transferred to cotton plants to produce Bt cotton which is resistant I to bollworm insect which is a major pest of cotton. Similarly insects affecting maize; cabbage, Sunflower etc., are also controlled by mutant strains of Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria.