Question

Name the genus to which baculoviruses belong. Describe their role in integrated pest management programmes.

Answer 1

Baculoviruses belong to the genus Nucleopolyhedrovirus. Baculoviruses are regarded as natural pest management microorganism. They show activity against a wide range of a species-specific pathogen. Most importantly these viruses don't show any negative impact on plants, mammals, fish, bird etc.