LbGV
Lobesia botrana granulovirus (LbGV) is a baculovirus species in the genus Betabaculovirus, within the family Baculoviridae. It infects the larvae of Lobesia botrana, the European grapevine moth, a major pest of grapevines in many wine-producing regions. LbGV is used as a biological control agent in vineyards, contributing to integrated pest management programs aimed at reducing larval damage.
LbGV is a narrow-host-range virus that targets specific lepidopteran larvae. Infection occurs when larvae ingest occlusion
In terms of structure, LbGV forms occlusion bodies (granules) that protect virions in the environment. The virions
Applications and regulatory use: LbGV is applied as a microbial insecticide to suppress Lobesia botrana populations,