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December 5, 2025InsectsOpen Access

Characterization of Cry4Aa Toxin from Bacillus thuringiensis JW-1 and Its Insecticidal Activity Against Bradysia difformis

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PXPing XuSQShao-Xuan QuJLJinsheng Lin

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Overview

Analysis confirms Bacillus thuringiensis JW-1 as a biological control agent against Bradysia difformis, indicating potential for pest management.

Key Points

  • Cry4Aa toxin shows insecticidal activity against B. difformis larvae, confirming its potential as a biological control agent.
  • Phylogenetic analysis reveals the relationship of Cry4Aa within the toxin cluster, supporting its classification.
  • Utilization of an E. coli system for Cry4Aa expression ensures efficient production for bioactivity testing.
  • Findings highlight the possible application of Bacillus thuringiensis strains in sustainable agriculture practices.

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Xu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6932313d8e51979591dceecbhttps://doi.org/10.3390/insects16121228
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