Bacillus thuringiensis

Genetically Modified Organisms (a.k.a GMOs) is a term used to represent organisms and crops created using biotechnology and genetic engineering. It involves generating a class of organisms by integrating genetic information from different species using recombinant DNA biotechnology. The first successful achievement in genetic engineering experiments using plants dates to the 1980 's1, 2, 3, where biotechnology introduced major approval of bacteria used to produce insulin for manufacturing in…

University in his article titled From Corgis to Corn: A Brief Look at the Long History of GMO Technology. A year later, the first pesticide-producing crop hit the market, making it easier for farmers to prepare and use land for farming. In 1996, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn was approved, which contains “ a bacteria that naturally produces a crystal protein that is toxic to many pest insects. Bt crops are crops that are genetically engineered to produce the same toxin as Bt in every cell of…

anting-large-gmo-corn-field-treated-with-neonicotinoid-class-of-pesticides/ • Genetically Modified Crops – When you genetically modify crops, you also modify their pollen. Exposure to corn that has been modified and consequently produces Bacillus thuringiensis, or the Bt toxin, may cause severe damage to bees’ immune…

The Truth About GMOs: Persuasive Essay The discussion of genetically modified organisms (or GMOs) can cause quite a heated debate. GMOs are created by a process called genetic engineering, also known as genetic modification. During this laboratory process, the DNA of one species is removed and then added to the genetic makeup of another species (Smith, GMO Education). GMOs can supposedly increase yield, produce herbicide/insecticide tolerant crops, and in some instances they have benefited…

It is estimated that every night approximately 795 million people in the world go to bed hungry. Although it is clear how severe this issue is, there are not many viable solutions today. Many believe that genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are the solutions to these problems. Proponents believe that GMOs can lead to the production of more efficient crop yields, and thus have the power to save individuals dying from malnutrition. However, many disagree, asserting that GMOs can lead to a…

GMOs By Jacob Endemano David Suzuki, CC, OBC PhD, LLD, and geneticist once said regarding genetically modified organisms, “Any scientist who tells you they know GMOs are safe and not to worry about it, is either ignorant of the history of science or is deliberately lying. Nobody knows what the long term effect will be.” Another similar quote by the same man goes, “Any politician or scientist who tells you these [GMO] products are safe is either very stupid or lying.” Both quotes demonstrate…

Progress summary With the termination of sterile insect technique efforts to limit the spread of Argentine Cactus Moth, Cactoblastis cactorum, population management strategies, such as biological control, are being investigated. The parasitoid Apanteles opuntiarum, is believed to have co-evolved with C. cactorum. To assess the non-target effects of the koinobiont larval parasitoid on non-target pyralids, host specificity tests were implemented in quarantine laboratory conditions. Argentine…

Knoblock is just one of many farmers seeing a huge difference in switching from feeding their livestock from GM filled food to natural grown Non-GM food. Steve Tusa, a farmer who raises cattle in Minnesota, has witnessed many improvements after making the switch. Tusa had many deaths in the past of his cattle because of digestive problems caused by their old GM filled diet, but since the switch, the percent of deaths have decreased fifty percent. Tusa now grows approximately 1400 Non-GM crops…

Aedes aegypti is holometabolous, this type of development stages includes the egg, lava, pupa, and the adult stage. The distinct traits to key out this mosquito are, small palps with white scales. The female mosquito can lay as many as a hundred eggs at one batch, after the eggs are laid down, the eggs develop within two days, and once wet the larvae emerge from the egg shortly after (Christopher, 1960). The larvae then mature over the course of the week or longer, depending on temperature,…

almost black in colour with fine white lines along their body. These corn earworm lay eggs on both upper and lower leaf surfaces. Corn earworm causes damage to the leaves, flower, buds, pods and beans. Control methods • Application of Bacillus thuringiensis to control insects organically on grown plants. Farmers should monitor plants for eggs and larvae and also natural enemies that could affect the crops. 3. Mexican bean bettle • Mexican beetle are…