Baculovirus for the control of insect pests
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
InventorArthur H. McIntosh
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Abstract
A novel Plutella xylostella baculovirus (PxMNPV) which is useful for the control of insect pests has been isolated. A variety of insect pests may be controlled by application of an insecticidally effective amount of the baculovirus to the locus or vicinity of the target insect.
Claims8
A viral agent comprising a biologically pure Plutella xylostella multiple nuclear polyhedrosis virus having all of the identifying characteristics of ATCC VR-2543.
A method for controlling insects comprising applying an insecticidally effective amount of a biologically pure Plutella xylostella multiple nuclear polyhedrosis virus having all of the identifying characteristics of ATCC VR-2543 to the locus of said insects.
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