A) Bioassay of Bacillus thuringiensis local strain against oil palm pest, Tirathabamundella

Introduction:

This project focuses on the management of oil palm pest using local BT strain. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is the most successful commercial biopesticide in the biological control market (Yang & Wang, 1998; Glare & Callaghan, 2000) accounting for 90% of all biopesticides sold all over the world. At present it is regarded as the most promising microbial control agent for use against vector larvae. This project focuses on evaluating the efficacy of several BT strain in controlling oil palm bunch moth. The project is funded by JQ-6300916.

For more further enquiries:

Assoc. Dr. Patricia King Jie Hung
Senior Lecturer
Department of Crop Science
Faculty of Agricultural Science and Forestry
Tel: +6086 855411
Email: patricia@upm.edu.my

Updated:: 07/09/2020 [lanz]