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The Future of Bt Proteins: From Pore Formation and Insect Resistance to the Next Generation of Pest Control

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The remarkable success of Bacillus thuringiensis [Bt] in pest control worldwide resides not only on the extraordinary potency of its pesticidal proteins, but also on their narrow insect specificity, their safety for humans, and biodegradability [...]

Source: Toxins

DOI: 10.3390/toxins17110522

Authors: Mario Soberón, Alejandra Bravo

Institution: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Language: English

Topic: Insect Resistance and Genetics

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,258