Functional Symbionts
9 recordsRecords of insect symbionts with verified function from literatures.
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| Host Insect | Classification | Localization | Function | Function Tags | Year | Edit | |
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Bacillus thuringiensis
Bacillota |
Tuta absolutaKenya |
Bacteria
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Extracellular
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Bacillus thuringiensis isolates demonstrate high susceptibility of the pest Tuta absoluta upon individual exposure, suggesting its potential as a microbial pesticide for pest management. |
2024 |
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Citrobacter freundii
Pseudomonadota |
Leptinotarsa decemlineataRussian |
Bacteria
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Extracellular
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Citrobacter freundii affects the cellular and humoral immunity of Leptinotarsa decemlineata, thereby increasing its susceptibility to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). |
2022 |
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Bacillus thuringiensis
Bacillota |
Simulium taniPeninsular Malaysia |
Bacteria
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Extracellular
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Bacillus thuringiensis shows resistance to some antibiotics in Simulium tani. |
2021 |
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Enterococcus mundtii
Bacillota |
Ephestia kuehniellaGermany |
Bacteria
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Enterococcus mundtii exhibits antimicrobial activity against Bacillus thuringiensis. |
2017 |
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Bacillus thuringiensis
Bacillota |
Spodoptera littoralisItaly |
Bacteria
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Bacillus thuringiensis is a widely used bacterial entomopathogen that produces insecticidal toxins, some of which are expressed in insect-resistant transgenic crops. |
2016 |
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Bacillus thuringiensis 2PR56-1None
Bacillota |
ArmadillidaeIndia |
Bacteria
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Extracellular
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The ability of these arthropods to feed on wood, foliage, and detritus is likely to involve catalysis by different types of cellulases/hemicellulases that are secreted by the gut microbiota, including Bacillus thuringiensis 2PR56-10, to digest structural and recalcitrant lignocellulosic residues in their foods. |
2013 |
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Spodoptera exiguaSpain |
Bacteria
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Gut bacteria (midgut bacterial overload) confers an advantage against certain entomopathogens such as B. thuringiensis. |
2010 |
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Staphylococcus
Bacillota |
Homona magnanimaJapan |
Bacteria
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Staphylococcus influences the growth of Bacillus thuringiensis in the larvae (antimicrobial activity). |
2000 |
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Streptococcus
Bacillota |
Homona magnanimaJapan |
Bacteria
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Streptococcus influences the growth of Bacillus thuringiensis in the larvae (antimicrobial activity). |
2000 |