Baculoviruses belongs to the genus Nucleopolyhedrovirus. Baculovirus (Nucleopolyhedrovirus) as biocontrol agents: (i) These are excellent candidates for species-specific, narrow spectrum insecticidal application. (ii) They show no negative impact on plants, mammals, birds, fish or even non-target insects. (iii) These are especially desirable when beneficial insects are being conserved to aid in an overall Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme.
Name the genus to which baculoviruses belong. Describe their role in the integrated pest management programme.
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Aarti Salunke
Baculoviruses belongs to the genus Nucleopolyhedrovirus.
Baculovirus (Nucleopolyhedrovirus) as biocontrol agents:
(i) These are excellent candidates for species-specific, narrow spectrum insecticidal application.
(ii) They show no negative impact on plants, mammals, birds, fish or even non-target insects.
(iii) These are especially desirable when beneficial insects are being conserved to aid in an overall Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme.