Production Of Oryctes Nudivirus In Cell Culture Towards Mass Production For Biocontrol Of Rhinoceros Beetle, Oryctes Rhinoceros

Oryctes nudivirus (OrNV) is a classical biocontrol agent for the rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros, a notorious oil palm pest. The propagation of Malaysian OrNV types A, B and C in cell line DSIR-HA-1179 was determined. Successful replication of OrNV in the cell line was confirmed by the appearance of cytopathic effects (CPE), Polymerase chain reaction […]