Quantitative estimation of Hyblaea puera NPV production in three larval stages of the teak defoliator, Hyblaea puera (Cramer)

Mass Production of Entomopathogens in Less Industrialized Countries

“…The quality and quantity of larvae used for the production of BV are a major factor in in vivo production. A number of studies have established that the optimum age/weight of larvae is crucial in production efficacy for individual species Grzywacz et al, 1998;Senthil Kumar et al, 2005;Biji et al, 2006). If larvae are inoculated when either too small or too large, production of occlusion bodies is reduced.…”

“…A system of referral laboratories accredited by the Indian Department of Biotechnology for quality testing has been established, but enforcement of standards remains uncertain (Shetty et al, 2008). The Kerala Forest Research Institute established pilot plant production of the NPV of Hyblaea peura (C.) (Biji et al, 2006), but as yet there is no significant market among the growers.…”