Gene Cloning, Heterologous Expression, and In Silico Analysis of Chitinase B from for Biocontrol of Larvae Infesting Maize Crops.

, the fall armyworm (FAW), is a highly invasive polyphagous insect pest that is considered a source of severe economic losses to agricultural production. Currently, the majority of chemical insecticides pose tremendous threats to humans and animals besides insect resistance. Thus, there is an urgent need to develop new pest management strategies with more specificity, efficiency, and sustainability.