Bacillus thuringiensis pesticidal toxins: A global analysis based on a scientometric study (1980–2021)

• Published in: Heliyon Vol. 9; no. 8; p. e18730
• Main Authors: Karim, Abdul Aziz, Idris, Abeer Babiker, Yilmaz, Semih
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2023; Elsevier
• Subjects: Bacillus thuringiensis; Belgium; biochemistry; Biopesticide; biopesticides; biotechnology; CiteSpace; Cry protein; entomology; evolution; insect pests; insect resistance; microbiology; molecular biology; Nematoda; Protozoa; Scientometric; Toxin; VOSviewer; Belgium; Toxin; Scientometric; Bacillus thuringiensis; CiteSpace; Biopesticide; VOSviewer; Cry protein

Several studies have been conducted on Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) pesticidal toxins due to their successful environmentally friendly biopesticide activity against various insect pest orders, protozoa, mites, and nematodes. However, no existing study has systematically examined the trends and evolut...