[The effect of a soil extract on the development of Bacillus thuringiensis and on its synthesis of an insecticidal endotoxin].

Selection of effective and inexpensive nutrient medium for cultivation of entomopathogenic bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis was carried out. The medium with molasses [correction of patoka], corn extract and mineral salts has been chosen. Addition of a soil extract to the medium enhanced growth of microorganisms, increased the rate of culture development, the yield of spore-crystalline material and quantity of synthesized endotoxin. Apparently the strengthening effect belongs to humic substances contained in the soil extract.