Avidin and plant biotechnology to control pests

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Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Avidin and plant biotechnology to control pests
Original language description
In this review, we discuss the application of transgenic avidin, a protein naturally occurring in eggwhite, in the protection of rice, maize, potato and apple leaf from insect pests. Avidin binds the vitamin, biotin with extraordinary affinity (10minus15M). Biotin is a watersoluble vitamin that is required for normal cellular metabolism and growth. The presence of avidin in the diet of insect pests is lethal since biotin is unavailable to them. The use of streptavidin, a bacterial homologue of avidin,is also described. We discuss the subcellular targeting of avidin expression in plants to avoid toxicity to the plant host and we describe the qualities of avidin which make it suitable for crop protection during cultivation and storage. Avidin is stableunder normal conditions of crop storage but biodegradable and destroyed by cooking. These combined qualities make it an excellent choice for the protection of crops from insects.
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Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year
2010
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Book/collection name
Genetic Engineering, Biofertilisation, Soil Quality and Organic Farming
ISBN
978-90-481-8740-9
Number of pages of the result
22
Pages from-to
1-22
Number of pages of the book
390
Publisher name
Springer
Place of publication
New York
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