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Insecticidal promise of Bacillus thuringiensis.
- Source :
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BioScience . Feb1992, Vol. 42 Issue 2, p112-122. 11p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 4 Diagrams, 2 Charts, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 1992
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Abstract
- Reviews the current knowledge about Bacillus thuringiensis, a multifaceted bacterium, and its application for insect control. The history of Bt-based biopesticides; Constraints of conventional Bt-based bioinsecticides; Genetic engineering for performance improvement; ICP genes provide crop plants with self-protection; Limitations of genetically engineered plants; Mode of action of the insecticidal crystal proteins; Conclusions.
- Subjects :
- *PESTICIDE research
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00063568
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- BioScience
- Publication Type :
- Review
- Accession number :
- 9206290635
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2307/1311652