CRISPR-mediated mutations in the ABC transporter gene ABCA2 confer pink bollworm resistance to Bt toxin Cry2Ab

Abstract Crops genetically engineered to produce insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) have many benefits and are important globally for managing insect pests. However, the evolution of pest resistance to Bt crops reduces their benefits. Understanding the genetic basis of such resis...

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Main Authors: Jeffrey A. Fabrick, Dannialle M. LeRoy, Lolita G. Mathew, Yidong Wu, Gopalan C. Unnithan, Alex J. Yelich, Yves Carrière, Xianchun Li, Bruce E. Tabashnik
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Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/e551a360a61c46f0a024046a6474d53f
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