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Bacillus thuringiensis

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バチルス・チューリンゲンシス(Bacillus thuringiensis)はバシラス科に属するグラム陽性芽胞形成土壌細菌で、昆虫に対して特異的なΔ-エンドトキシン(Cry蛋白)を産生する。世界中の土壌・植物表面・昆虫生息環境に広く分布し、農業分野では化学殺虫剤の安全な代替として広く利用される生物的害虫防除剤の代名詞的存在である。遺伝子工学においてBt遺伝子は害虫抵抗性作物の開発に応用され、食の安全・生物多様性に関わる重要な議論の対象ともなっている。

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Sweden and Taiwan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Bacillus thuringiensis. It belongs to the genus Bacillus.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Sweden and Taiwan.. Countries include Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does belong to?
(Bacillus thuringiensis) belongs to the genus Bacillus, which is part of the taxonomic family Bacillaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Bacillus thuringiensis) belongs to the kingdom Bacteria (Bacteria).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Bacillus include .

Native Range — 2 Countries

Genus Bacillus — 2 Species

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Bacillus anthracis
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Bacillus thuringiensis
NE

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