BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS ISOLATES WITH BROAD SPECTRUM ACTIVITY

摘要

A broad spectrum Bacillus strain is provided which displays activity against at least two orders of insects. Novel proteins active against corn rootworm and nematodes and methods of isolation are additionally provided. Also provided is a purified crystal protein complex isolated from a Bacillus strain that demonstrates insecticidal properties. In addition, the nucleotide and amino acid sequence of the Cry1I gene isolated from this strain is provided.