Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a natural pathogen of different invertebrates, primarily insects, is
widely used as a biological control agent. While Bt-based preparations are claimed to be …

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a Gram-positive soil bacteria that infects invertebrates,
predominantly of Arthropoda phylum. Due to its immense host range Bt has become a …

The textile production industry is one of the oldest and most technologically complex of all
industries. The fundamental strength of this industry flows from its strong production base of …

Bacillus thuringiensis is a well-known entomopathogenic bacterium used worldwide as an
environmentally compatible biopesticide. During sporulation, B. thuringiensis accumulates a …

The extracellular biofilm matrix often contains a network of amyloid fibers which, in the
human opportunistic pathogen Bacillus cereus, includes the two homologous proteins TasA …

Caenorhabditis elegans can be infected by a plethora of pathogens, most of them are also
pathogenic for humans. Consequently, the nematode has emerged as a powerful surrogate …

Environmental pollution with heavy metals is a very serious ecological problem, which can
be solved by bioremediation of metal ions by microorganisms. Yeast cells, especially …

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a rod-shaped, Gram-positive soil bacterium that belongs to the
phylum Firmicutes and the genus Bacillus. It is a spore-forming bacterium. During …

Bacillus thuringiensis has been globally used as a microbial pesticide for over 70 years.
However, information regarding its various adaptions and virulence factors and their roles in …

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) and its insecticidal toxins have been used in agronomical pest
control for decades. The mechanism of action of Bt toxins on insect pest involves specific …