Understanding the role of Cry proteins in Bt Cotton against pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella): insights into host-insect interactions and dynamics
The pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) is one of the most destructive pests of cotton worldwide, causing substantial yield losses and economic damage. The deployment of Bt cotton expressing insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), including Cry1Ac in Bollgard I (BG-I) and Cry1Ac plus Cry2Ab in Boll...