Virus

Virus Division

Division of Viruses

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Confocal microscope image showing the P10 structures of Autograph Californica MNPV infected Tn368 cells. Image by Farheen Raza

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Confocal microscope image showing the P10 structures of Autograph Californica MNPV infected Tn368 cells. Image by Farheen Raza

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Autographa californica MNPV occlusion bodies. Image by Jean Adams (USDA-ARS)

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Fall armyworm granulovirus occlusion bodies. Image by Jean Adams (USDA-ARS).

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Pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) cypovirus occlusion bodies. Image by Jean Adams (USDA-ARS).

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SEM images of Autograph Californica MNPV polyhedral. Image by Louise Hughes

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Army cutworm (Euxoa auxiliaris) entomopoxvirus occlusion bodies. Image by Jean Adams (USDA-ARS).

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Baculovirus-infected cell

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White spot syndrome virus

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Baculovirus-infected larva

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Section through Trichoplusia ni SNPV occlusion body. Image by Jean Adams (USDA-ARS)

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Varroa mite with picorna-like virus

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Confocal image showing perinuclear P10 structures and polyhedra from a Autograph Californica MNPV infected cell. Image by Farheen Raza

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Aedes albopictus densovirus (S. Asgari)

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Section through winter moth (Operophtera brumata) NPV occlusion body. Image by Joseph D. Mowery (USDA-ARS)

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Autographa californica MNPV nucleocapsids. Image by Jean Adams (USDA-ARS)

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Section through red-banded leafroller (Argyrotaenia velutinana) GV occlusion bodies. Image by Jean Adams (USDA-ARS)

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Welcome to the Virus Division

The Virus Division is an association of invertebrate virologists who aim to support basic and applied research on invertebrate viruses. Members of the division include virologists, molecular biologists, cell biologists, epidemiologists, ecologists and phytochemists, who discuss and exchange ideas, knowledge and experience with the biology of invertebrate viruses. Practical applications of the study of invertebrate viruses include the protection of beneficial invertebrates (e.g. silkworms, shrimp) from virus infection, and the use of viruses for management of insect pests. The use of insect viruses in pest management is a particularly strong emphasis within the division.

Our objectives are

To facilitate interaction among scientists who have a special interest in viruses of invertebrates.

To facilitate the exchange of information among scientists interested in viruses of invertebrates, regardless of their primary interests, through symposia, workshops, and printed and electronic media.

To provide an organization through which matters relevant to the study of invertebrate viruses may be presented for discussion and appropriate action.