Abstract
The majority of sales of all biological pest control products worldwide are of the bacterial agent, Bacillus thuringiensis, or BT as it is commonly known. BT is a ubiquitous soil microorganism that is distinguished from other soil-inhabiting bacilli by its ability to produce proteinaceous crystalline inclusions upon sporulation. The protein(s) which comprise the inclusions, sometimes referred to as delta-endotoxin(s), are toxic when ingested by susceptible insects. During commercial production, a mixture of BT spores and crystals are concentrated following fermentation and then formulated for spray-on application according to conventional agricultural practices.
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Gawron-Burke, C., Baum, J.A. (1991). Genetic Manipulation of Bacillus Thuringiensis Insecticidal Crystal Protein Genes in Bacteria. In: Setlow, J.K. (eds) Genetic Engineering. Genetic Engineering, vol 13. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3760-1_11
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