Insect Resistance Identification of Transgenic Maize with Cry1C Gene from Different Genetic Backgrounds in Laboratory
The transgenic maize C492 carrying the Cry1C gene was used as the donor,and the target gene was introduced into inbred lines of maize with different genetic backgrounds by backcross breeding.The inbred lines of transgenic maize,namely C492/N-76,C492/N202,C492/S273,C492/DH1901,and C492/DH1904 were obtained.The insect resistance of the inbred lines to Ostrinia furnacalis and Spodoptera frugiperda was studied through in vitro tissue bioassay in the laboratory.The results show that transgenic maize C492 and the five inbred lines with different genetic backgrounds are highly resistant to O.furnacalis.Although there is a difference in their resistance to S.frugiperda,a larval mortality rate of over 80%can be achieved after insect infestation for six days.This indicates that transgenic maize C492 and the five inbred lines with different genetic backgrounds can be used for the breeding of new insect-resistant transgenic maize varieties and have good prospects for commercial application.
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