Compositions and methods for use in controlling insect populatio

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Process of mutation – cell fusion – or genetic modification – Introduction of a polynucleotide molecule into or...

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Compositions and methods for use in controlling insect populations, including a first agent which suppresses insect immune function of a target insect in conjunction with a second agent which is an insect pathogen for the target insect. Preferably, the first agent is a polypeptide having immunosuppressive activity in the target insect or a polynucleotide sequence encoding the polypeptide; in the latter case, the polynucleotide may be conveniently administered to the target insect in a vector comprising the second agent (e.g., AcMNPV or similar insect pathogen).

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