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Bollgard Cotton

Last Updated: November 29, 2007 Related resource areas: Cotton

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A cotton variety that has been genetically altered to express an endotoxin (Cry1Ac) derived from a bacteria (Bacillus thuringiensis) that is active against some caterpillar pests, such as tobacco budworms, bollworms, and European corn borers. Bollgard cotton is also called Bt cotton.


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