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News Release 05-016
Scientists Discover First Step that Enables Natural Pesticide to Enter Target Cells
Findings will be useful in determining how to block insect resistance to the toxin
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A recent discovery may help scientists design strategies to ward off resistance to the natural pesticide, Bt. Bt is used in organic farming and in other crops.
Credit: Keith Weller, Agricultural Research Service, USDA
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