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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which bacteria in used as biopesticide first on the commercial scale in the world.
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The first bacteria used on a commercial scale as a biopesticide is Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). It produces Bt toxin (Cry proteins) that specifically kills certain insect larvae, especially lepidopterans.
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