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Explain the role of baculviruses as biological control agents. Mention their importance in orgenic farming. |
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Answer» Baculoviruses are pathogens that attack insects and other arthropods. The majority of baculoviruses used as biological cantrol agents are in the genus-Nucleopoly-hedrovirus. These viruses are excellent candidates for species-specific, narrow spectrum insecticidal applications. Importance in organic farmic : The use of the chemical fertilisers to meet the ever-increasing demand of agricultural products has contributed significantly to enviromental pollution . The over use of chemical fertilisers is problematic and there is a large pressure to switch to organic farming to use of bio-fertilisers. Baculoviruses have beeb shown to have no negative impact on plant, mammals, birds, fish and even non-target insect. This is useful in overall Integrated Pest Menagement (IPM). |
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