Baculoviruses attack on:

Arthropods

The correct answer is Option (2)- Arthropods

Baculoviruses are a family of viruses that specifically target insects and other arthropods. They are highly specialized pathogens that have evolved to infect and replicate within the cells of their insect hosts. Baculoviruses can cause significant damage to insect populations, making them effective biocontrol agents against pest insects.

Baculoviruses have a high specificity for their target pests and do not harm plants, mammals, birds, fish, or other non-target insects. One of the significant advantages of using baculoviruses as biocontrol agents is their narrow spectrum of activity. They have a high degree of specificity for their target pests and typically do not harm non-target organisms, including plants, mammals, birds, fish, or other beneficial insects. This makes them environmentally friendly and suitable for integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.