Nov 20, 2008 | 9:07 pm

Maize Bt11


Trait: Resistance to european corn borer.
Inserted genes:
cry1A(b)-gene

Source: Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki

Function: The gene codes for a Bt-toxin, which protects the plant against the European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis).

pat-gene

Source: Soil bacterium (Streptomyces viridochromogenes)

Function: This gene codes for the enzyme Phosphinothricin-Acetyltransferase (PAT) and leads to increased tolerance to glufosinate-containing herbicides.

This gene is also used as a Marker gene.

Methods for the genetic modification: Microparticle bombardment of plant cells or tissue.