Studies on the cloning and expression of a spider neurotoxin mu diguetoxin dc1a in entomopathogenic fungi for enhanced bioactivity

Abstract

Extensive use of generic chemical insecticides to control insect pest population poses potential risks to human health and the environment because of the appearance of insect resistance Insect pathogenic fungi are considered as a promising alternative to chemical insecticides for efficient as well as environmentally benign insect pest control However the slow killing speed and requirement of high conidial concentrations are limiting this approach to become viable Thus the primary aim of thi