Question

Baculoviruses are excellent pathogens for

• A. species-specific narrow spectrum pesticidal applications
• B. species-specific broad spectrum pesticidal applications
• C. species-specific narrow spectrum insecticidal applications
• D. species-specific broad spectrum insecticidal applications

Answer 1

The correct option is C species-specific narrow spectrum insecticidal applications

Baculoviruses are biological controlling agents and are an excellent source for insecticidal applications. They have no negative effect on plants. They alter the physico chemical nature. Due to this reason, they are excellent candidates for integrated pest management.

Baculoviruses are pathogens that attack insects and other arthropods. The majority of them used as a biological control agents are in the genus Nucleopolyhedrovirus.

These viruses are excellent candidates for species-specific, narrow spectrum insecticidal applications. Infection with baculoviruses occurs when susceptible hosts 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.
So, the correct option is 'Option C' .