An overview of the production and use of Bacillus thuringiensis toxin
Kaixiao Li,
Mingzhu Chen,
Jingyi Shi
et al.
Abstract:The widespread utilization of traditional chemical pesticides has given rise to numerous negative impacts, leading to a surge in interest in exploring environmentally friendly alternatives. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a bacterium renowned for its insecticidal properties, produces Cry proteins during its lifecycle. These proteins have distinct advantages over traditional chemical pesticides, including higher environmental safety, broader insecticidal spectra, and lower pesticide residues. Consequently, the dis… Show more
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