Bacillus thuringiensis

Provides a definitive source of information on the environmental, non-target and human safety aspects of using the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) as a biological control agent. B.t. is used worldwide as an effective agent for controlling many species of insect pest, either by crop spraying or genetic engineering of crop plants. Recently questions have been raised due to health concerns over inhalation of the bacterial spores, and fears of gene-swapping. This reference provides a well-balanced comprehensive discussion on the subject.Das Bakterium Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) wird weltweit zur biologischen Schädlingsbekämpfung eingesetzt. Dies erfolgt entweder durch Besprühen oder durch gentechnische Veränderungen der Nutzpflanzen. Diese Art der Schädlingsbekämpfung ist ein heiß diskutiertes Thema, da mittlerweile gesundheitliche Bedenken geäußert wurden im Zusammenhang mit der Einatmung von Bakteriensporen und der Gefahr des Genaustauschs.
Dieses Buch ist eine maßgebliche Informationsquelle zu Sicherheitsfragen in bezug auf Umwelt, Nicht-Zielinsekten und die menschliche Gesundheit. Ein wertvolles Nachschlagewerk: ausgewogen und umfassend. (12/00) Characterisation.

Natural Occurrence and Role in the Environment.

Production and Formulation.

Toxicity to Insects.

Effects on Non-target Microbes and Invertebrates.

Effects on Vertebrates.

Persistence and Activity in the Environment.

Insect and Environmental Factors Affecting Toxicity.

Transmission and Dispersal.

Effects in Combination with Other Insecticidal Agents.

Gene Transfer.

Transgenic Use of Bt Toxin Genes.

Resistance.

Conclusions: Safety and Risks.

References.

Appendices.

Index. "The book can be recommended as a comprehensive and valuable source of information" (Journal of Plant Physiology, Vol 158/7, 2001)
"This is a useful complement to the Bacillus thuringiensis literature that will find application in both teaching and research." (Microbiology Today, February 2002)
"I recognise and salute the Herculean effort that was involved in producing a review of this scope and magnitude" (Biocontrol Science & Technology, No. 12 2002)

Travis R. Glare is the author of Bacillus thuringiensis: Biology, Ecology and Safety, published by Wiley.

Maureen O'Callaghan is the author of Bacillus thuringiensis: Biology, Ecology and Safety, published by Wiley. The third edition of this highly successful manual is not only a revised text but has been extended to meet the interpretive needs of Raman users as well as those working in the IR region. The result is a uniquely practical, comprehensive and detailed source for spectral interpretation. Combining in one volume, the correlation charts and tables for spectral interpretation for these two complementary techniques, this book will be of great benefit to those using or considering either technique.

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* new section on macromolecules including synthetic polymers and biomolecules;

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This new edition will be invaluable in every industrial, university, government and hospital laboratory where infrared (FT-IR) and Raman spectral data need to be analysed.