Production of recombinant lectins from garlic (Allium sativum) bulbs and their insecticidal activity against hemipteran insects

Lectins have long been established as potential agents for use in control of insect pest species. In this study the use of garlic bulb lectins against phloem-feeding hemipteran insect pests is investigated. There is no Bacillus thuringiensis (Et) toxin available which is effective against hemipteran...

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Main Author: Wiles, Duncan Peter
Published: Durham University 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.486161