Recombinant expression of beak and feather disease virus capsid protein and assembly of virus-like particles in Nicotiana benthamiana
Abstract Background Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) is an important disease causing agent affecting psittacines.BFDV is highly infectious and can present as acute, chronic or subclinical disease.The virus causes immunodeficiency and is often associated with secondary infections.No commercial vaccine is available and yields of recombinant BFDV