Improvement of Bacillus thuringiensis delta-endotoxins synthesis yields through acquisition of erythromycin resistance

Biotechnology Letters
Slim TounsiSamir Jaoua

Abstract

The acquisition of the erythromycin resistance by Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki improved yields of delta-endotoxins in sporulating cells ranging from 134 to 215%. Resistance to erythromycin decreased the final spore count by at least 50%. Consequently, erythromycin resistance is an efficient tool for the improvement of bioinsecticides yields with a high ratio of delta-endotoxins to spores.

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Jan 8, 2011·Current Microbiology·Fatma DrissSamir Jaoua

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