Abstract: Biologically pure mutants of Bacillus cereus subspecies israelensis (also called Bacillus thuringiensis sub. sp. israelensis) which are substantially non-spore-forming but which are capable of forming inclusion bodies toxic to Diptera larvae are described. A spore-free insecticide based on these inclusion bodies as well as the method of producing same are disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 20, 1983
Date of Patent:
September 2, 1986
Assignee:
The University of Western Ontario, Health Sciences Centre