Biopesticides: Application and Mechanism of Action

Lecture Topics

Application of insecticidal proteins of Bacillus thuringiensis
Mode of action of Bt insecticidal proteins
Transformation of bt genes into plants
Soil microbes and their products for insect control
Biology of entomopathogenic bacteria Photorhabdus and Xenorhabdus: new insecticidal agents
Neem as pest control agent
Insect gut metagenomics
RNAi in insects

Laboratory Topics

Evaluation of action of Bt proteins by insect cell culture
Isolation and analysis of cry genes from strains of Bacillus thuringiensis
Isolation and characterization of bacteria, Photorhabdus and Xenorhabdus and setting up of bioassays
Formulation of biopesticides, evaluation of stability and efficacy
Specificity of Bt protein action by knock down of target receptor by RNAi technology