In B.T cotton B.T. stands for__________________?
Correct answer: A. Bacillus thuringensis
- A. Bacillus thuringensis
- B. Bemisia tabaci
- C. Bemisia trachyplerus
Explanation
In Bt cotton, Bt refers to Bacillus thuringiensis, a bacterium whose insecticidal proteins provide protection against important caterpillar pests. Bemisia tabaci is the scientific name of the whitefly, not the source of Bt technology.
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