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Bacillus thuringiensis is used to control
Bacillus thuringiensis is used to control
Updated On: May 12, 2023
- bacterial pathogens
- fungal pathogens
- nematodes
- insect pests
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Bacillus thuringiensis produce proteins that kill certain insects such as lepidopterans, coleopterans and dipterans. $B$. thuringiensis forms protein crystals during a particular phase of their growth. These crystals contain toxic insecticidal protein.
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