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Insecticidal promise of Bacillus thuringiensis.

Authors :
Lambert, B.
Peferoen, M.
Source :
BioScience. Feb1992, Vol. 42 Issue 2, p112-122. 11p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 4 Diagrams, 2 Charts, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
1992

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

Subjects :
*PESTICIDE research

Details

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