Characterization, Production and Utilization of Entomopathogenic Viruses: Proceedings of the Second Conference of Project V, Microbiological Control of Insect Pests, of the US/USSR Joint Working Group on the Production of Substances by Microbiological Means (Clearwater, Florida, January 7-10, 1980)

摘要

United States and Soviet scientists presented papers covering basic and applied research on the feasibility of developing viruses for the control of insect pests. Past research has concentrated on entomopathogenic viruses isolated from lepidopteran and hymenopteran species. Conference objectives included: (1) reviewing past work and determining the current status of the use of entomopathogenic viruses for controlling insect pests in both the US and USSR, especially as it relates to production, selection, specificity, standardization, safety, and epizootiology of entomopathogenic viruses; (2) locating scientists interested in participating in collaborative research; and (3) developing a formal working document to assist in implementing research objectives. The foundation for a cooperative program in entomopathogenic viruses between the US and USSR has been established. Both the mechanism and technical objectives have been defined for the successful implementation of a cooperative research program. Scientists of both countries recommend that insect cell cultures, published bioassay techniques, and a current directory of US and USSR scientists working on entomopathogenic viruses be exchanged.