| Main Title |
Development of Genetically Enhanced Baculovirus Pesticides (Chapter 5). |
| Author |
Wood, H. A. ;
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| CORP Author |
Boyce Thompson Inst. for Plant Research, Ithaca, NY.;Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. |
| Publisher |
1991 |
| Year Published |
1991 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/A-93/008; |
| Stock Number |
PB93-149235 |
| Additional Subjects |
Pesticides ;
Insecticides ;
Bacteriophages ;
Biotechnology ;
Hydridization ;
Field tests ;
Viruses ;
Genetic engineering ;
Public health ;
Environmental impacts ;
Agriculture ;
Biological insect control ;
Risk assessment
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB93-149235 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
10p |
| Abstract |
The report describes the assessment of the potential environmental impacts of genetically improved viral pesticides, including an evaluation of the properties of the foreign gene product(s) and the biological properties of the altered virus itself. The current field release studies are collecting much of the information which will be needed to assess the environmental safety of these new pesticides. Of primary concern will be the cost-to-benefit ratios as determined by production costs, stability, application, technology, and field efficacy. Despite the improvements afforded through biotechnology, it is clear that viral and other microbial pesticides will only reduce, not eliminate, the agricultural requirements for synthetic pesticides. Even so, biological pesticides are among the best solutions to reducing crop losses in the absence of ecological disturbances and potential health hazards. |
| Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Biotechnology for Biological Control of Pests and Vectors, 1991. Sponsored by Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Book chapter. |
| Category Codes |
68E; 68G; 57P; 98C |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/02 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
308326237 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
