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ArticleMethods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)2025

Development of Transgenic Cotton Plants for Insect Resistance.

Janani Sree Sivakumar, Dhandapani Gurusamy, Selvi Chellamuthu, Sakthi Ambothi Rathnasamy, Vasanth Krishnan

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Janani Sree SivakumarDepartment of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Dhandapani GurusamyDepartment of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Selvi ChellamuthuDepartment of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Sakthi Ambothi RathnasamyDepartment of Plant Biotechnology, Centre of Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (CPMBB), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Vasanth KrishnanDepartment of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. krishnanvasanth1975@buc.edu.in.

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Abstract

Genetically engineered plants are emerging as an increasingly popular tactics for combating insect pests, offering the possibility of increased crop yields with reduced reliance on toxic pesticides. A notable instance is the emergence of Bt-transgenic cotton that incorporates a gene obtained from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis which releases a toxin lethal for certain insect pests especially bollworms. This strategy has become extensively utilized because Bt-cotton has enabled for significant rises in cotton production. Concerns are being expressed regarding the possibility for insect resistance to Bt toxins along with the chance of adverse impacts to organisms that are not targets. This work seeks to provide an optimized manual approach for producing Bt-transgenic cotton cultivars that can successfully manage insect pests while reducing potential negative consequences. The main procedures for introducing genes, transforming plants, and choosing transgenic lines exhibiting desired characteristics will all be covered in the protocol. The resultant transgenic cotton will undergo extensive investigation and assessment in order to determine their overall agronomic performance, potential effects on nontarget organisms, and effectiveness against target pests. This research aims to actively contribute toward the ethical creation and implementation of insect-resistant genetically modified cotton by offering a strong and well-characterized manual process, balancing the need for improved agricultural output and preserving the environment. This manual provides a step by step protocol for successful transformation of transgenic cotton.

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GossypiumInsectaPest Control, BiologicalPlants, Genetically ModifiedAnimalsBacillus thuringiensisBacillus thuringiensis ToxinsDisease ResistanceEndotoxinsInsecticide ResistanceBacillus thuringiensis ToxinsEndotoxinsAgrobacteriumInsecticideInsect resistanceTextile industryTransgenic cotton

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