Nature's Other Bt Weapon: Vegetative Insecticidal Proteins (Vips) for Smarter Crop Protection
Crystalline (Cry) δ-endotoxins from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) have supported microbial and transgenic insect control for decades, but field-evolved resistance and natural tolerance in important pests have increased interest in complementary insecticidal proteins. Vegetative insecticidal proteins (Vips), secreted duri...