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The strains of bacteria of genus Pseudomonas show range of effects on Lepidoptera sp. larvae, from harmful or lethal. The Pseudomonas chlororaphis and Pseudomonas protegens, from strains of sub-clade 1, are proven to be lethal to the Lepidoptera sp. larvae.

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The strains of bacteria that were able to kill Lepidoptera sp. larvae include

the following:

  • Pseudomonas chlororaphis
  • Pseudomonas protegens

These bacteria are able to produce chemical compounds known as toxins.

Toxins are harmful and destroy the cells they come in contact with through

various processes.

The toxin produced is able to disrupt certain biochemical activities thereby

resulting in the death of the larvae.

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