Maize MON863

Trait: Maize line MON 863 expresses a Bt-toxin, which confers resistance against corn root worms
Inserted gene:
cry3Bb-gene	Source: Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kumamotoensis Function: The Cry3Bb1 protein confers protection against certain coleopteran insect pests, e.g. western rootworm (Diabrotica verigifera verigifera).
Marker gene	nptII (gene conferring resistance to kanamycin)
Methods for the genetic modification: Microparticle bombardment of plant cells or tissue.