| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Introduction of lectures and evaluations.
Introduction of all members. (majority, motivation, aims) |
| Week 2 |
Introduction of Microbial Control.
(Definition and history) |
| Week 3 |
MOA and application of nucleopolyhedrosis virus. |
| Week 4 |
MOA and application of entomopathogenic fungi.
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| Week 5 |
MOA and application of bacterial pathogens infected insects. |
| Week 6 |
MOA and application of entomopathogenic nematodes. |
| Week 7 |
Factors affect the effectiveness and persistence of microbial pesticides.
(Climate and chemicals) |
| Week 8 |
Mass-production and quality control of entomopathogens.
Improvement of pathogenicity with Genetic Modification Technique. |
| Week 9 |
Formulation and storage conditions of entomopathogens
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| Week 10 |
How to use entomopathogens correctly? (recommended methods)
Counting the microbials and calculate the mortality or LC50.
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| Week 11 |
Using entomopathogens within an IPM program. (case-review: Fall armyworm)
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| Week 12 |
Using entomopathogens within an IPM program.(case-review:stink bug) |
| Week 13 |
Using entomopathogens within an IPM program. (case-review: beetle)
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| Week 14 |
How to precisely evaluate the control efficacy of microbial agents?
Counting the microbials and calculate the mortality or LC50.
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| Week 15 |
Term Exam. (Open book, 50%) |
| Week 16 |
Oral report- 3 persons (50%) |
| Week 17 |
Oral report- 3 persons (50%) |
| Week 18 |
Panel Discussion and Feedback (SWOT and registration) |