Question

Which of the following statements regarding baculoviruses as biocontrol agents is/are correct ?

• A. The majority of baculovirus used as biocontrol agents are included in the genus - Nucleopolyhedrovirus
• B. Infection with baculoviruses occurs when susceptible hosts (e.g., some specific insects) eat virus particle present on foliage and dies.
• C. 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.
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of these

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 D' .