Bacillus thuringiensis as microbial biopesticide: uses and …
2021年6月19日 · Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) has been used in agriculture for a long time because of its insecticidal proteins which make it a valuable environment-friendly biopesticide. However, its use is not only limited to insecticidal properties.
Bacillus thuringiensis - Wikipedia
Bacillus thuringiensis (or Bt) is a gram-positive, soil-dwelling bacterium, the most commonly used biological pesticide worldwide. B. thuringiensis also occurs naturally in the gut of caterpillars of various types of moths and butterflies , as well on leaf surfaces, aquatic environments, animal feces, insect-rich environments, flour mills and ...
Bacillus thuringiensis : a successful insecticide with new
2017年2月24日 · Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is known as the most successful microbial insecticide against different orders of insect pests in agriculture and medicine. Moreover, Bt toxin genes also have been efficiently used to enhance resistance to insect pests in genetically modified crops.
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)-based biopesticide: Navigating success ...
2024年12月1日 · Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is effectively used as microbial biopesticide and widely utilized for controlling insect pests (do Nascimento et al., 2022). This bacterium, belonging to the Bacillaceae family, is Gram positive and forms spores, naturally found in various soil types and environment (Singh et al., 2024).
Bacillus thuringiensis, a remarkable biopesticide: from lab to …
2022年1月1日 · The entomopathogenic bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) has been studied widely and intensively in terms of isolation and transmission, characterization, mode of action, improved formulations, and compatibility with natural enemies and Bt crops.
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2021年6月20日 · Current and previous studies indicate its potential as a biofertilizer for promoting plant growth, the development of transgenic plants, and others. It is the presence of δ-endotoxins, especially...
Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti): Overview and Applications
Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) is a Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium well-known for producing toxins that target the larvae of mosquitoes, black flies, and other related pests. It has gained widespread use as a biological control agent due to its high specificity for insect larvae and its safety for non-target organisms, including humans and wildlife.
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)-based biopesticide: Navigating success ...
Among these, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)-based biopesticides have emerged as a promising option due to their specificity, sustainability, and safety. This article reviews the success and application of Bt as a biopesticide, analysing its environmental impacts, formulation strategies, marketing trends and associated challenges.
Bacillus thuringiensis : A story of a successful bioinsecticide
2011年7月1日 · Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) bacteria are insect pathogens that rely on insecticidal pore forming proteins known as Cry and Cyt toxins to kill their insect larval hosts. At least four different non-structurally related families of proteins form the Cry toxin group of toxins.
Bacillus thuringiensis: a successful insecticide with new …
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is known as the most successful microbial insecticide against different orders of insect pests in agriculture and medicine. Moreover, Bt toxin genes also have been efficiently used to enhance resistance to insect pests in genetically modified crops. In light of the scientific advantages of new molecular biology ...