insecticidal proteins

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Biotechnology and the Environment
... through the utilization of genetically modified microorganisms, plants, and animals. Insecticidal plant proteins Through the use of biotechnology, scientists have developed plants that produce ... Researchers are also searching for other insecticidal and antimicrobial proteins that are appropriate for use in crops. Because these plants produce insecticidal proteins, they provide at least ...
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Abstracts
... been engineered to produce insecticidal proteins using conventional transformation technologies. Most insecticidal proteins engineered into crop plants to date are Cry proteins originating from the bacterium ... proteins. Among the proteins currently being evaluated for use in Bt-crops to manage resistance are several Bt proteins produced during the vegetative stage of growth, and insecticidal proteins ...
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Plant Biotechnology
... decreased use of other, more harmful herbicides YieldGard® corn and Bollgard® cotton: express an insecticidal protein that is not toxic to animals or humans which protects the plant ... Potential risks associated with transgenic plants include: Introduction of allergenic or otherwise harmful proteins into foods Transfer of transgenic properties to viruses, bacteria, or other plants Detrimental ...
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Growing Roses Organically
... €śCa” strengthens plant cell walls; “S” is utilized by the plant to manufacture essential proteins; and vitamins and “Mg” are the center of the chlorophyll molecule that makes leaves ... as the active ingredient and is properly labeled for rose use. For insect problems, Safer insecticidal soaps labeled for roses are very effective for knocking back high levels of many pests ...
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Living With Aphids
... " area. Instead, it begins to pump tannin glues to the wound. The tannin seizes up proteins within the aphid, slowing its pumping. The aphids cluster together more closely, working together to ... aphids have flown off to their summer host, away from the roses. Contact insecticides, including insecticidal soap, pyrethrin, and horticultural oil, are relatively safe to the user and effective in reducing ...
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