Genomic and morphological features of an Amazonian Bacillus thuringiensis with mosquito larvicidal activity.

ABSTRACT: The occurrence of mosquito-borne diseases is increasing, and their geographical range is expanding due to climate change. New control measures are urgently needed to combat these debilitating and, in some cases, fatal diseases. Bacteria of the genus Bacillus are of interest due to the production of bioactive compounds, including those useful for insect control. The discovery and characterization of new species of Bacillus with mosquito larvicidal activity may offer opportunities to develop new products for vector control. In this study, we evaluated larvicidal activity, described morphological characteristics, and sequenced and analyzed the genome of a bacterial strain (GD02.13) isolated from the Amazon region. The metabolites produced by GD02.13 are as effective in killing Aedes aegypti l

SUBMITTER: Muniz VA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11882490 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature