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Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context of<\/p>\n

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\nBollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are used in the context of developing genetically modified crop plants.
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\n– Bollgard I and Bollgard II are trade names for genetically modified (GM) cotton seeds developed by Monsanto (now part of Bayer).
\n– These technologies involve introducing genes from the bacterium *Bacillus thuringiensis* (Bt) into the cotton plant’s genome.
\n– The Bt genes (specifically *cry1Ac* in Bollgard I and *cry1Ac* and *cry2Ab* in Bollgard II) produce proteins that are toxic to certain insect pests, particularly the cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) and other lepidopteran pests.
\n– This genetic modification makes the cotton plant resistant to these pests, reducing the need for chemical insecticides and improving yields. This is a classic example of genetic modification for pest resistance in crops.
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\nBollgard cotton is widely cultivated in India and other parts of the world. While beneficial for pest control, its use has also raised concerns about pest resistance evolution and environmental impacts.
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Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context of [amp_mcq option1=”clonal propagation of crop plants” option2=”developing genetically modified crop plants” option3=”production of plant growth substances” option4=”production of biofertilizers” correct=”option2″] This question was previously asked in UPSC IAS – 2021 Download PDFAttempt Online Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are used in the … <\/p>\n

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