Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus

Virus classification
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Group I (dsDNA)
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Unassigned
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Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus

Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus (PhopGV) is a Betabaculovirus belonging to the family Baculoviridae.[1] It has a double-stranded DNA genome that is 119217 base pairs in length with 130 ORFs. PhopGV infects few invertebrates, specifically Phthorimaea operculella also known as the Potato Tuber moth.

PhopGV biopesticides

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Phthorimaea operculella is a major pest of Solanaceous crops worldwide. As such, PhopGV has been commercially formulated into the biological insecticide Matapol.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "ICTV 2015 Master Species List Version 1". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. June 2016.
  2. ^ Moscardi, F (1999). "Assessment of the application of baculoviruses for control of Lepidoptera". Annual Review of Entomology. 44: 257-289.
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Category:Biopesticides Category:Baculoviridae