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    GlossaryBacillus thuringiensis (Bt)

    naturally occurring bacterium producing insecticidal proteins for pest control

    Bacillus thuringiensis, often abbreviated as Bt, is a naturally occurring soil bacterium that produces proteins toxic to certain insects. It is widely used in agriculture as a biological pesticide to control pests like caterpillars, mosquitoes, and beetles, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.

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