Premature senescence in Bt Cotton: understanding the mechanisms and control measures

Abstract Premature senescence in Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton has emerged as a significant challenge to the formation and realization of fiber yield and quality since its commercialization in 1997. Initially, premature senescence was thought to be an inherent trait associated with the Bt gene....

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Main Authors: Yizhen Chen, Hezhong Dong
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Cotton Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42397-025-00216-2
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description Abstract Premature senescence in Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton has emerged as a significant challenge to the formation and realization of fiber yield and quality since its commercialization in 1997. Initially, premature senescence was thought to be an inherent trait associated with the Bt gene. However, subsequent research and practice have demonstrated that it is not directly linked to the Bt gene but rather results from a physiological imbalance between the sink and source, as well as between the root and shoot in Bt cotton. This short review provides an overview of the causes, mechanisms, and control measures for premature senescence in Bt cotton. It offers valuable insights for future research and the sustainable application of transgenic crops.
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spelling doaj-art-3ccaba54777d4440896b8ea13b4fcb7e2025-08-20T02:17:04ZengBMCJournal of Cotton Research2523-32542025-04-01811510.1186/s42397-025-00216-2Premature senescence in Bt Cotton: understanding the mechanisms and control measuresYizhen Chen0Hezhong Dong1Institute of Industrial Crops, Shandong Academy of Agricultural SciencesInstitute of Industrial Crops, Shandong Academy of Agricultural SciencesAbstract Premature senescence in Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton has emerged as a significant challenge to the formation and realization of fiber yield and quality since its commercialization in 1997. Initially, premature senescence was thought to be an inherent trait associated with the Bt gene. However, subsequent research and practice have demonstrated that it is not directly linked to the Bt gene but rather results from a physiological imbalance between the sink and source, as well as between the root and shoot in Bt cotton. This short review provides an overview of the causes, mechanisms, and control measures for premature senescence in Bt cotton. It offers valuable insights for future research and the sustainable application of transgenic crops.https://doi.org/10.1186/s42397-025-00216-2Bt cottonPremature senescenceMechanismsControl measuresAgronomic management
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Hezhong Dong
Premature senescence in Bt Cotton: understanding the mechanisms and control measures
Journal of Cotton Research
Bt cotton
Premature senescence
Mechanisms
Control measures
Agronomic management
title Premature senescence in Bt Cotton: understanding the mechanisms and control measures
title_full Premature senescence in Bt Cotton: understanding the mechanisms and control measures
title_fullStr Premature senescence in Bt Cotton: understanding the mechanisms and control measures
title_full_unstemmed Premature senescence in Bt Cotton: understanding the mechanisms and control measures
title_short Premature senescence in Bt Cotton: understanding the mechanisms and control measures
title_sort premature senescence in bt cotton understanding the mechanisms and control measures
topic Bt cotton
Premature senescence
Mechanisms
Control measures
Agronomic management
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