Utilização sistêmica de Bacillus thuringiensis para controle de Plutella xylostella na cultura de couve

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2009

RESUMO

The diamondback moth (DM) Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) is the major pest of crucifer culture and the chemical control is the method most used to reduce its damage. An alternative to control this pest is the use of biological control agents, such as Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). Its use is still limited when compared to chemical insecticides, because when applied in complex leaves the spore-crystal is exposed to solar radiation and is rapidly denatured or are "washed" by the action of rain. The alternative is the use of endophitic Bt that has the same function, without the limitation derived from low residual action. This study aimed to determine the effect of Bt on Plutella xylostella from the systemic application of the bacteria in the plant of cabbage. We used the GFP Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki (Btk-GFP), belonging to the bank of Bacillus spp. at Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology. The strain was grown for 72 h in nutrient medium and inoculated near the roots of plants to evaluate their toxic activity to the larvae of P. xylostella. After inoculation bioassays were conducted to determine the mortality of the larvae in the third instar. The results showed that the plant absorbs the Btk-GFP from the ground and proliferates in the interior, protecting it against insects. It is possible that these preliminary experiments are opening the possibility of a new way of using B. thuringiensis to control insects.

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aplicação sistêmica gfp bacillus thuringiensis gfp controle biológico bacillus thuringiensis agronomia cabbage couve biological control sistemic aplication

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