Microbes In Human Welfare Question 47
Question: Which of the following statements regarding Baculoviruses as bio-control agents is/are correct?
(i) Baculoviruses are pathogens that attack insects and other arthropods. (ii) Most of these biocontrol agents belong to the genus Nucleopolyhedrovirus. (iii) They do not harm plants mammals, birds, fish and other non-target insects. (iv) Baculoviruses are helpful in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme, in which beneficial insects are conserved. Choose the correct option.
Options:
A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
B) (i), (ii) and (iv)
C) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
D) All of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[d] Baculovirus heliothis is known to infect the larval stages of many harmful insects beetles, wasps and ants.
A number of baculovirus, which are used as biopesticides belongs to the genus Nucleopohyledrovirus.
These biological weapons are not only effective as potential biological control of harmful insects, but are also harmless to non-target organisms (plants, birds, mammals, non-targets insects etc).
They 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.
Baculoviruses are helpful in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programme, in which beneficial insects are conserved.
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