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- Title
Leveraging insect viruses and genetic manipulation for sustainable agricultural pest control.
- Authors
Sun, Kai; Fu, Kang; Hu, Tao; Shentu, Xuping; Yu, Xiaoping
- Abstract
The potential of insect viruses in the biological control of agricultural pests is well‐recognized, yet their practical application faces obstacles such as host specificity, variable virulence, and resource scarcity. High‐throughput sequencing (HTS) technologies have significantly advanced our capabilities in discovering and identifying new insect viruses, thereby enriching the arsenal for pest management. Concurrently, progress in reverse genetics has facilitated the development of versatile viral expression vectors. These vectors have enhanced the specificity and effectiveness of insect viruses in targeting specific pests, offering a more precise approach to pest control. This review provides a comprehensive examination of the methodologies employed in the identification of insect viruses using HTS. Additionally, it explores the domain of genetically modified insect viruses and their associated challenges in pest management. The adoption of these cutting‐edge approaches holds great promise for developing environmentally sustainable and effective pest control solutions. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
- Subjects
SOCIETY of Chemical Industry (Great Britain); INSECT viruses; AGRICULTURAL pests; BIOLOGICAL control of agricultural pests; BIOLOGICAL control of insects; REVERSE genetics
- Publication
Pest Management Science, 2024, Vol 80, Issue 6, p2515
- ISSN
1526-498X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/ps.7878