Class 12th Biology 2016 Set1 Outside Delhi Board Paper Solution

Question 9

Name a genus of baculovirus. Why are they considered good biocontrol agents ?

Answer

Nudeopolyhedrovirus is a genus baculovirus which are efficient bio-control agents. They are considered to be good bio-control agents because these viruses are excellent candidates for species-specific, narrow spectrum insecticidal applications and show no negative impacts on plants, mammals, birds or even non-target insects.