Bacillus thuringiensis

Characterisation.

Natural Occurrence and Role in the Environment.

Production and Formulation.

Toxicity to Insects.

Effects on Non-target Microbes and Invertebrates.

Effects on Vertebrates.

Persistence and Activity in the Environment.

Insect and Environmental Factors Affecting Toxicity.

Transmission and Dispersal.

Effects in Combination with Other Insecticidal Agents.

Gene Transfer.

Transgenic Use of Bt Toxin Genes.

Resistance.

Conclusions: Safety and Risks.

References.

Appendices.

Index.

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• Biotecnologia
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