Presence of Spodoptera frugiperda Multiple Nucleopolyhedrovirus (SfMNPV) Occlusion Bodies in Maize Field Soils of Mesoamerica
The occlusion bodies (OBs) of lepidopteran nucleopolyhedroviruses can persist in soil for extended periods before being transported back on to the foliage for transmission to the host insect. A sensitive insect bioassay technique was used to detect OBs of Spodoptera frugiperda multiple nucleopolyhed...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/1/80 |