Streptomyces avermitilis from marine

Article type: Research Article

Authors: XIONG, Li-xia | LI, Jian-zhong | WANG, Hui-li

Affiliations: Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China

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Abstract: The insecticidal strain 173 was isolated from marine source and its activity was explored by the bioassay of brine shrimp and Helicoverpa armigera. Based on morphological, physiological and molecular properties, the insecticidal strain 173 was identified as Streptonycetes avermitilis, which is the best insecticidal microorganism found in the terrestrial environment. The taxonomy of the strain 173, insecticidal spectrum and properties of the corresponding insecticidal antibiotics are reported.

Keywords: insecticidal microorganism, marine, taxonomy, Streptomyces avermitilis

Journal: Journal of Environmental Sciences, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 123-125, 2005