Inorganic phosphate has a crucial effect on Cry3Aa delta-endotoxin production

Kurt A., Ozkan M., Ozcengiz G.

LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY, vol.41, no.4, pp.303-308, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1472-765x.2005.01776.x
  • Journal Name: LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.303-308
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aims: The study aimed at increasing Cry3Aa delta-endotoxin production by a local isolate of Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t. strain Mm2). To this end, different nutritional conditions were tested for their effects on Cry3Aa yields.