Ecology, toxicity, and hydrolytic activities of Bacillus thuringiensis in forests

The larvicidal and hydrolytic activities of tested Bt isolates demonstrated that a forest environment can be categorized as a rich source for Bt isolates that can be used in biological control and plant residue biodegradation. As a result, it is expected that Bt recovered from forests can be used to increase soil fertility and to enhance plant growth as well as productivity.