Inventors:
Steven M. Valles - Gainesville FL, US
Roberto M. Pereira - Gainesville FL, US
Wayne B. Hunter - Port St. Lucie FL, US
David H. Oi - Gainesville FL, US
Charles A. Strong - Gainesville FL, US
Phat M. Dang - Port St. Lucie FL, US
David F. Williams - Gainesville FL, US
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture - Washington DC
International Classification:
A01N 63/00, A01N 25/00, A01N 25/08, C12N 7/02, C12N 15/01
US Classification:
424405, 424410, 424 936, 435 9133, 435239, 435442
Abstract:
Unique viruses (SINV) have been identified and their genome sequenced. Oligonucleotide primers have been developed using the isolated nucleic acid sequences of the SINV. The viruses are used as a biocontrol agent for control of fire ants.