New Innovations in Bacillus Thuringiensis Research- A Review

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) “Wonder insecticide” is a well-known entomopathogenic bacterium used worldwide as an environmentally compatible biopesticide. This review lightens on new innovations of Bt research, categorizes into isolation of novel Bt strains from various environmental sources, novel approaches for molecular characterization of Bt and diverse application of Bt. These new findings will expands the world of Bt application in safe, specific, effective, economic and ecofriendly manner. It has also been observed that new innovative activities in the emerging fields of Bt technology are increasingly growing. Opportunities are immense and sky is the limit for researchers who are interested to take R&D in Bt technology.

New Bt innovations aid in isolation and characterization of more novel cry genes.

Bt new innovations sheds light on alternative choices of insecticides for potential problems associated with insect resistance.

New Bt innovations expands its applications in environmental decontamination and biosafety appraisal studies.