alleryWhy favour a suitable baculovirus when beneficial insects must be conserved?
AIt kills all field insects
BIt replaces every soil nutrient
CIt infects all vertebrates
DIt has a narrow host range
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It has a narrow host range
Baculoviruses used in biocontrol can be highly species-specific. This narrow host range helps conserve non-target organisms in integrated pest management.
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