Abstract
In this review, we provide an overview of the current status of recombinant baculoviruses, describe the development of genetically engineered baculoviruses for use as rapid-action biological insecticides, and provide more detailed information on one particular set of recombinant viruses. The advantages and disadvantages of recombinant baculovirus insecticides, and the importance of risk-assessment studies of these genetically modified organisms, are reviewed. Finally the importance of sensible regulatory strategies to the success and future prospects of this technology is discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 191-210 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Annual Review of Entomology |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 1996 |
Keywords
- Genetic engineering
- Insecticides
- Nuclear polyhedrosis virus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Insect Science