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What is Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) and where is it naturally found?
What is Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) and where is it naturally found?
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a bacterium found naturally in soil.
How does the toxin from Bt affect insect larvae?
How does the toxin from Bt affect insect larvae?
The Bt toxin damages the insect larvae's gut after ingestion, leading to infection and starvation.
What types of products commonly contain Bt?
What types of products commonly contain Bt?
Bt is found in sprays, dusts, granules, concentrates, and pellets.
Why is Bt considered a biopesticide?
Why is Bt considered a biopesticide?
What safety considerations should people keep in mind when using Bt products?
What safety considerations should people keep in mind when using Bt products?
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Bt bacterium
Bt bacterium
A naturally occurring soil bacterium that produces proteins toxic to insect larvae.
Bt toxins
Bt toxins
Proteins produced by Bacillus thuringiensis that are lethal to insect larvae.
Biopesticide
Biopesticide
A pesticide derived from a natural source, like Bt, often considered less risky than human-made pesticides.
Bt crops
Bt crops
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Insect gut activation
Insect gut activation
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