THE isolation of the protein crystals of Bacillus thuringiensis, which are toxic to the larvae of certain species of insects, has been described previously 1,2, and involves phase separation in ...

In Embu and Kirinyaga counties, Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) cotton is the most prized arrival since sliced bread. Daniel Magondu is one of the farmers who decided to try it, and his face lights up ...

Bt maize has revolutionized pest control and many farmers have benefited, but some people remain skeptical of this new technology. Bacillus thuringiensis is a species of bacteria that produces ...

Noctuidae): a factor countering selection for resistance to Bt cotton?” Journal of Economic Entomology 101(4):1421-31, (2008) Crespo, AL. B., Spencer T A., Nekl E, Pusztai-Carey, M., Moar W.J., and ...

The country’s textile industry is headed for a big boost after Genetically Modified cotton planting began locally. A journey of more than 15 years of developing the BT cotton reached the last ...