Study cracks code for increasing sustainability of pest-killing proteins in genetically engineered crops

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Apr 14, 2025, 2:50 pm219 ptsTop
Farmers in dozens of countries have embraced crops genetically engineered to produce proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) bacteria that kill some key pests yet are safe for people and wildlife. Although this biotech approach reduces reliance on insecticide sprays, thereby providing economic and…

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