Viral Community and Novel Viral Genomes Associated with the Sugarcane Weevil, <i>Sphenophorus levis</i> (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Brazil.

ABSTRACT: Sphenophorus levis, commonly known as the sugarcane weevil, is one of the most important pests affecting Brazilian sugarcane crops. It has spread to all sugarcane-producing regions of Brazil, mainly through contaminated stalks. Effective control of this pest is difficult due to the protection conferred by the host plant during the larval stage. As a result, despite current control measures, S. levis populations continue to grow, and reports of new infestations remain frequent. Biotechnological control measures, such as the use of viruses, stands as a promising tool for pest control in agriculture. The aim of this study was to explore the RNA virome associated with S. levis using a viral metagenomic approach. Through the Read Annotation Tool (RAT) pipeline, we character

SUBMITTER: Haisi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12567637 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature