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
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.