Identify the correct statements with respect to Baculoviruses:
(A) They attack insects and other arthropods
(B) They have broad spectrum insecticidal applications
(C) They are species specific
(D) They show no negative impact on plants, mammals, birds, fishes and non-target insects
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (C), and (D)
(A) They attack insects and other arthropods — True.
(B) They have broad spectrum insecticidal applications — False. They have a narrow spectrum.
(C) They are species specific — True.
(D) They show no negative impact on plants, mammals, birds, fishes and non-target insects — True.
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.”