Genetic engineering of microbial pesticides

Bruce C. Carlton

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Genetic engineering of microbial pesticides

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Bruce C. Carlton

Year:

1985

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Grimble, David G.; Lewis, Franklin B., coords. Proceedings, Symposium: Microbial control of spruce budworms and gypsy moths; 1984 April 10-12; Windsor Locks, CT. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-100. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 133-136

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Abstract

Recent advances in genetics and molecular biology make possible the cloning and genetic manipulation of genes for insecticidal activities from natural insect pathogens. Using recombinant DNA methods and site-directed mutagenesis of specific gene regions, production of new and improved biorationals should be possible.

Parent Publication

Proceedings, Symposium: Microbial control of spruce budworms and gypsy moths

Citation

Carlton, Bruce C. 1985. Genetic engineering of microbial pesticides. In: Grimble, David G.; Lewis, Franklin B., coords. Proceedings, Symposium: Microbial control of spruce budworms and gypsy moths; 1984 April 10-12; Windsor Locks, CT. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-100. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 133-136