Question

Baculoviruses (Nucleopolyhedrovirus) do not show

• A. Host specificity
• B. Narrow spectrum applications
• C. Effects on non-target pathogens
• D. Utility in IPM programme

Answer 1

The correct option is C Effects on non-target pathogens

Nucleopolyhedrovirus are excellent candidates for species-specific, narrow spectrum insecticidal applications. They have been shown to have no negative impacts on plants, mammals, birds, fish or even on non-target insects. This is especially desirable when beneficial insects are being conserved to aid in an overall integrated pest management (IPM) programme, or when an ecologically sensitive area is being treated. So, the correct answer is 'Effects on non-target pathogens'.