Isolation and characterization of toxins from Xenorhabdus nematophilus against Ferrisia virgata (Ckll.) on tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa.

This study was aimed to evaluate the toxins of Xenorhabdus nematophilus bacterial isolate MDUStBa15 isolated from the nematode Steinernema carpocapsae that can parasitize two tailed mealybug Ferrisia virgata which is a new pest on tuberose. Soluble protein and organic fractions were characterized from cell free extract of X. nematophilus.