Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 8, 2026
10:40
Protocols for Microapplicator-assisted Infection of Lepidopteran Larvae with Baculovirus
Published on: August 23, 2008
Monodon baculovirus of shrimp
K V Rajendran1, M Makesh, I Karunasagar
1Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai, India.
Summary
Monodon-type baculovirus (MBV) infects penaeid shrimp, causing reduced productivity. This review details MBV
Area of Science:
- Aquatic Animal Health
- Virology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Monodon-type baculovirus (MBV), also known as Penaeus monodon singly enveloped nuclear polyhedrovirus (PmSNPV), is a well-documented virus affecting penaeid shrimp.
- MBV is a rod-shaped, enveloped, double-stranded DNA virus with a wide geographic distribution, enzootic in wild penaeid populations across the Indo-Pacific.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of Monodon-type baculovirus (MBV).
- To consolidate current knowledge on MBV's status, distribution, host range, pathology, transmission, structure, genomics, diagnosis, and taxonomy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on MBV.
- Analysis of reported data on MBV's biological and genetic characteristics.
Main Results:
- MBV targets hepatopancreatic tubules and midgut epithelium, causing inclusion bodies; transmission is primarily horizontal via oral exposure.
- Virus particles measure 265–324 nm in length and 42–77 nm in diameter; genome is circular, double-stranded DNA (80–160 kbp).
- Diagnostic tools include real-time PCR and LAMP; taxonomic classification is under review, with suggestions for placement in nudiviruses.
Conclusions:
- MBV significantly impacts shrimp aquaculture productivity, necessitating effective management strategies.
- Ongoing research and genomic data are crucial for accurate taxonomic placement and understanding MBV's evolutionary relationships.
