Baculoviruses are pathogens that attack insects and other arthropods. These viruses belong to the genus:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Nucleopolyhedrovirus
Option (1) Nucleopolyhedrovirus — Correct. Most baculoviruses used in biocontrol are nucleopolyhedroviruses.
NCERT Extract:
Microbes as Biocontrol Agents – “… Baculoviruses are pathogens that attack insects and other arthropods. The majority of baculoviruses used as biological control agents are in the genus Nucleopolyhedrovirus. These viruses 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.”