# Near-complete genome sequence of Cydia pomonella granulovirus BZR GV 10, a potential biocontrol agent against apple codling moth

**Authors:** Aleksandra A. Tsygichko, Anzhela M. Asaturova, Gennady V. Vasiliev, Alexandra I. Klimenko, Sergey A. Lashin, Tatiana N. Lakhova

PMC · DOI: 10.1128/mra.00207-25 · 2025-06-09

## TL;DR

This paper presents the genome sequence of a virus that could be used to control apple codling moths.

## Contribution

The study provides a near-complete genome sequence of Cydia pomonella granulovirus BZR GV 10.

## Key findings

- The genome is 123,362 bp long.
- It shows over 99% similarity to the Mexico/1963 reference isolate.

## Abstract

We report the near-complete genome of Cydia pomonella granulovirus BZR GV 10. The genome sequence is 123,362 bp long and shows a degree of similarity of more than 99% to the reference isolate Mexico/1963.

## Linked entities

- **Species:** Cydia pomonella (taxon 82600)

## Full-text entities

- **Species:** Cydia pomonella (codling moth, species) [taxon 82600]

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12243528