Bacillus thuringiensis CAS:68038-71-1 Manufacturer Supplier

Bacillus thuringiensis or Bt is a naturally occurring rod-shaped, spore-forming, aerobic, grampositive micro-organism (bacterium) that is found throughout most areas of the world. It can be found in soils and on leaves/needles and in other common environmental situations. When the bacteria produces spores, it also produces unique crystalline proteins. When eaten, these natural proteins are toxic to certain insects, but not to human beings, birds, or other animals.

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Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is an important insect pathogenic bacterium commercially known as 'Thuricide' It releases toxic polypeptide crystals which are degradable by the enzyme, protease. The bacterium is pathogenic to the following insects: Lepidoptera, Diptera and Coleoptera.Bacillus thuringiensis has been exploited commercially and its sprays have been used in the USA since the 1930s. It is the only commercialized transgene. The Bt toxin provides resistance against insects by binding to specific sites in the insect gut. However, insect resistance to Bt is also known.

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Composition	C22H32N5O16P
Assay	99%
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder
CAS No.	68038-71-1
Packing	25KG
Shelf Life	2 years
Storage	Store in cool and dry area
Certification	ISO.