Susceptibility of a field-derived, Bacillus thuringiensis-resistant strain of diamondback moth to in vitro-activated Cry1Ac toxin

Authors :: Sayyed, Ali H.
Gatsi, Roxani
Kouskoura, Thaleia
Wright, Denis J.
Crickmore, Neil
Source :: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Sept, 2001, Vol. 67 Issue 9, p4372, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Research has been conducted on the Plutella xylostella, a diamondback moth. The use of the crystalline, solubilized and activated forms of the Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ac delta-endotoxin in examining the resistant and susceptible forms of this this moth is described.

Subjects :: Microbiological research -- Analysis
Bacillus thuringiensis -- Physiological aspects
Endotoxins -- Physiological aspects
Biological sciences

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