CYTOPLASMIC POLYHEDROSIS VIRUSES Meaning and
Definition
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Cytoplasmic Polyhedrosis Viruses (CPVs) are a group of insect viruses that predominantly infect insects in the order Lepidoptera, which includes butterflies and moths. They are classified under the family Reoviridae and the genus Cypovirus. CPVs are characterized by their ability to form polyhedral inclusion bodies, which are large crystals of viral proteins that accumulate in the cytoplasm of affected insect cells.
The transmission of CPVs typically occurs by the oral route, as the polyhedra crystals are ingested by the insect host. Once inside the insect, the virus particles are released from the polyhedra and start to replicate within the cytoplasm of midgut cells. This replication process leads to the formation of additional inclusion bodies, causing a visible symptom known as "polyhedrosis" or "granulosis."
CPVs have a wide host range, infecting many economically significant pests such as caterpillars and larvae of agricultural and horticultural crops. They are considered natural pathogens of these insects and play an essential role in population control. However, in certain circumstances, CPVs can cause outbreaks and significant damage to insect populations, leading to economic losses for farmers and growers.
In research, CPVs have been instrumental in studying various aspects of viral pathogenesis, insect immune responses, and viral host range determination. Additionally, they have been explored as potential biocontrol agents for managing insect pests due to their specific and insect-selective mode of action.
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