The Application and Safety Assessment of Bacillus thuringiensis Toxins
A special issue of Toxins (ISSN 2072-6651). This special issue belongs to the section "Bacterial Toxins".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 1132
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Bt pesticide; Bt transgenic plant; safety assessment of Bt toxins; soil ecology
Interests: Bacillus thuringiensis; cry proteins; Lysinibacillus sphaericus; bin toxin; insect midgut; uptake of protein toxins
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue “The Application and Safety Assessment of Bacillus thuringiensis Toxins” addresses several key aspects. First, it elaborates on the diverse applications of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxins in pest control, including their use in transgenic crops, formulation as biological insecticides for agricultural and forestry protection, and potential application in managing vector-borne diseases. Second, it examines the molecular mechanisms of Bt toxicity, with a focus on the specific interactions between Bt toxins and insect midgut receptors, as well as the subsequent events that lead to pest mortality. Third, this Special Issue provides a comprehensive safety assessment covering environmental impacts—such as effects on non-target organisms and soil ecosystems—along with potential risks to human and animal health, including allergenicity and toxicity. Finally, it discusses current challenges and future prospects, particularly the evolution of pest resistance to Bt toxins and strategies for their sustainable application.
Dr. Peng Li
Prof. Dr. Michael Adang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxins
- insecticidal mechanism
- resistance management
- environmental fate
- risk assessment
- transgenic crops
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