Abstract
EntomopathogenicBacillus thuringiensis var.israelensis (Bti) andBacillus sphaericus (Bf) strains species were studied in relation to their capacity to resist osmotic and nutritional shifts. Their behavior was compared with other bacilli,B. subtilis (Bs) andB. megaterium (Bm). In contrast to these reference strains, vegetative cultures of both species presented a dramatic sensitivity to hyperosmotic shock, independent of the growth period assayed. Subjected to an osmotic and nutritional shift-down (one hundredth dilution in water), Bti cultures resisted it, divided, and sporulated, as did Bm strains, whereas Bf and Bs cultures lysed or died. Spores from these toxic species were of less quality regarding resistance to heat or osmotic strength; but a nontoxic Bti derivative produced spores of better quality. Spore germination was also followed in these strains. The poor spore quality of these species correlated well with their poor survival in field experiments.
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