MHT CET Biology question

Which of the following statements regarding baculoviruses as bio-control agents is/are incorrect?

(A)Baculoviruses are pathogens that attack insects and other arthropods
(B)Most of these biocontrol agents belong to the genus Nucleopolyhedrovirus
(C)They do not harm plants, mammals, birds, fish and other non-target insects
(D)Baculoviruses are restrictive agents in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme, in which beneficial insects are conservedCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Baculoviruses attack insects and arthropods, mostly belong to genus Nucleopolyhedrovirus and are species-specific, harming no non-target organisms, so (a), (b),

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