WHITEFLY RESISTANCE TECHNOLOGY
- Anti-whitefly protein isolated from the fern Tectaria macrodonta has been expressed in cotton to provide resistance against whitefly (Bemisia tabaci).
- Whitefly-resistant GM cotton can be utilized by seed companies for stacking with BT cotton.
- Versatile anti-whitefly gene can benefit seed companies dealing with vegetables, beans, pulses, and other crops for defense against whiteflies and viral diseases.
- IPR Status: Patent No. 415132.
