Trait: The hybrid MON863 X MON810 expresses two
novel insecticidal proteins: The Bt-toxins Cry3Bb1 and
Cry1Ab which confers insect resistance.
Inserted gene (MON863):
cry3Bb1-gene
Source:
Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kumamotoensis
Function: The cry3Bb1 gene
encoding a Coleopteran-specific insecticidal protein in
order to control infestation with corn root worm (Diabrotica
verigifera verigifera).
Inserted gene (MON810):
cry1A(b)-gene
Source:
Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki
Function: By expressing the Bt-toxin the plant conferred a
resistance to the European corn borer (Ostrinia
nubilalis).
Bt-toxins