Brevibacillus laterosporus (entomopathogen)

entomopathogenic bacteria • Diseases of pests • Beneficials/natural enemies

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sporangium of Brevibacillus laterosporus - SW = sporangium wall, Sp = spore, SC = spore coat, CSPB = canoe-shaped parasporal body
Author: Luca Ruiu
Source: Insects (2013) 4, p.478

Brevibacillus laterosporus (Laubach 1916) Shida et al. 1996 (against pests)

The bacterium is a pathogen of various invertebrates, including Coleoptera, Lepidoptera, Diptera, nematodes and molluscs. It produces a number of toxins with antimicrobial properties. The sporangia of this species form a unique canoe-shaped lamellar body next to the spore. Its function is unknown.

Synonyms:
Bacillus laterosporus