What is Bt ( Bacillus Thuringiensis )?

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a soilborne bacteria that causes diseases in insects and can be found all over the world. Its creation of crystal-like proteins that selectively kill specific kinds of insects and other creatures is a distinguishing trait. When the insect consumes these Cryproteins, its digestive enzymes activate the protein’s deadly version. Cryproteins bind to specific receptors on intestinal walls, causing midgut cells to burst. Susceptible insects stop feeding within a few hours of their first bite and die within 2 or 3 days if they have consumed enough toxin.