Enhancing the insecticidal activity of new Bacillus thuringiensis X023 by copper ions
Abstract Background A new Bacillus thuringiensis X023 (BtX023) with high insecticidal activity was isolated in Hunan Province, China. The addition of metals (Cu, Fe, Mg and Mn) to the medium could influence the formation of spores and/or insecticidal crystal proteins (ICPs). In previous studies, Cu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-10-01
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Series: | Microbial Cell Factories |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12934-020-01452-8 |