Publications by authors named "Tereza Cristina L Castellane"
Exploratory comparative transcriptomic analysis reveals potential gene targets associated with Cry1A.105 and Cry2Ab2 resistance in fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda).
Tereza Cristina L Castellane Camila C Fernandes Daniel G Pinheiro Manoel Victor Franco Lemos Alessandro M Varani
Funct Integr Genomics
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Genetically modified (GM) crops utilizing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxins have significantly changed agriculture, but their benefits are being challenged by unsustainable practices and pests like the fall armyworm (FAW).
- An analysis of two FAW populations showed one was resistant to the Bt toxins, specifically Cry1A.105 and Cry2Ab2, which are used in GM corn and cotton, indicating that resistance jeopardizes the effectiveness of these crops.
- The study identified 53 gene targets that could be linked to the resistance mechanisms in FAW, highlighting the importance of transcriptomic analyses to pursue solutions for maintaining the benefits of GM crops amid these evolving challenges.