Methods and compositions for modulating development and defense responses are provided. Nucleotide sequences encoding maize, soybean, wheat and rice cystatin proteins are provided. The sequences can be used in expression cassettes for modulating development, developmental pathways, and defense responses. Transformed plants, plant cells, tissues, and seed are also provided.

 
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> Bacillus thuringiensis CryET29 compositions toxic to coleopteran insects and Ctenocephalides SPP.

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