Guidelines for production of bacillus thuringiensis H-14
- Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases 1983 25-28 -Oct. 1982
- 124 p. tabsls.; ilus.
Local production of Bacillus thuringiensis H-14: Report of a consultation held by the scientific working group on biological control of vectors: Present status of Bacillus thuringiensis H-14 and its proposed use in disease control programmes; local production of Bacillus thuringiensis H-14: Advantages and constraints; comments on guidelines for production of Bacillus thuringiensis and future technical cooperation. Guidelines on local production for operational use of Bacillus thuringiensis, especially serotype H-14: Bioassay of microbial insecticides; culture maintenance and preservation; submerged or deep-tank fermentation; fermentation procedures, semi-solid fermentation; quality control, packaging and distribution; discussion: To ferment or to buy; microbial insecticides