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Which of the following statements regarding baculoviruses as biocontrol agents is/are correct?
The majority of baculovirus used as biocontrol agents are included in the genus - Nucleopolyhedrovirus
Infection with baculoviruses occurs when susceptible hosts (e.g., some specific insects) eat virus particle present on foliage and dies
These are important in organic farming because of their specific action on harmful insects without causing any damage to beneficial insects as well as to the environment.
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As we have learnt,
Microbial Biocontrol agents -
Baculoviruses are pathogens that attack insects and other arthropods
- wherein
The majority of baculoviruses used as biological control agents are in the genus Nucleopolyhedrovirus. These viruses are excellent candidates for species-specific, narrow spectrum insecticidal applications.
