Progress in Studies on Toxin of Entomopathogenic Fungi
- Received Date: 2002-03-18
Abstract: The recent research progress on the toxin of entomopathogenic fungi is reviewed. The toxins discovered can be classified in two groups according to their structure and function. One group is low molecular weight compounds including cyclodepsipetides, pigments, organic acids and others. The other is higher molecular weight proteins including proteases and protein toxins. Some toxins, such as, beauverin and destruxin, are listed in the paper. The culture conditions, the toxin isolation, bioassay and action mechanism are summarized.