Recent advances in biological control of pest insects by using viruses in China |
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| Authors: | Xiu-lian Sun Hui-yin Peng |
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| Institution: | State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China |
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| Abstract: | Insect viruses are attractive as biological control agents and could be a feasible alternative to chemical insecticides in
the management of insect infestations. This review describes recent advances in the development of wild-type and genetically
modified viruses as insecticides. A new strategy of application of insect viruses in China is reviewed. Also, the assessment
of biosafety of genetically modified Helicoverpa armigera Nucleopolyhedovirus (HearNPV) is emphasized as a case-study.
Foundation itims: The 863 projects (2006AA10A210) from MOST. |
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| Keywords: | Viral insecticide Genetically modified virus Biosafety Application technology |
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