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Insect resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal crystal proteins

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Entomopathogenic Bacteria: from Laboratory to Field Application

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Several insect species have developed resistance to insecticidal crystal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis, either through laboratory selection, or under field conditions. In this chapter we review the current knowledge on the biochemical and genetic mechanisms of resistance to B. thuringiensis. This knowledge will be important in the design of appropriate tactics to manage the development of resistance in insect populations.

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Van Rie, J., Ferré, J. (2000). Insect resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal crystal proteins. In: Charles, JF., Delécluse, A., Roux, C.NL. (eds) Entomopathogenic Bacteria: from Laboratory to Field Application. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1429-7_12

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