Biochemical genetics of the bacterial insect-control agent Bacillus thuringiensis: basic principles and prospects for genetic engineering.

Biochimie et genetique des endotoxines delta de B-thuringiensis. Perspectives d'utilisation du genie genetique pour augmenter la production de la toxine

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