Resistance of Pests to Insecticidal Proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)

Dear Colleagues,

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) are Gram-positive bacteria that produce different insecticidal proteins, named Cry, Vip, and Cyt, during the sporulation phase of growth. They are applied to manage and control agricultural pests. Bt toxins are believed the most successful alternatives to synthetic pesticides. However, today, the most severe threat to the sustainability of Bt insecticidal proteins (toxins) is the evolution of resistance in target pests. Thus, the importance of studying pest resistance to insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) to support improvement of Bt technology and its sustainability in pest control cannot be overestimated.

We would like to invite all works, including original research and/or review articles, covering studies on the selection and monitoring of pest resistance to Bt toxins (Cry, Vip and Cyt), dominance and fitness of Bt resistance, cross-resistance and interactions between Bt toxins and other toxins (plant toxins and insecticides), genetic/molecular mechanisms of Bt resistance, cross-resistance and synergistic/antagonistic interactions, and strategies/tactics to delay, mitigate, and manage Bt resistance. 

Prof. Dr. Xianchun Li
Dr. Jeffrey A. Fabrick
Guest Editors

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