Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6374051 | Current Opinion in Insect Science | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Bioinsecticides based on Bacillus thuringiensis have long been used as an alternative to synthetic insecticides to control insect pests. In this review, we focus on insects of the genus Spodoptera, including relevant polyphagous species that are primary and secondary pests of many crops, and how B. thuringiensis toxins can be used for Spodoptera spp. pest management. We summarize the main findings related to susceptibility, midgut binding specificity, mechanisms of response and resistance of this insect genus to B. thuringiensis toxins.
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Authors
Salvador Herrero, Yolanda Bel, Patricia Hernández-MartÃnez, Juan Ferré,