Which of the following statements regarding baculoviruses as biocontrol 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 $(IPM)$ programmes,in which beneficial insects are conserved.
Choose the correct option.

  • A
    $I, II$ and $III$
  • B
    $I, II$ and $IV$
  • C
    $II, III$ and $IV$
  • D
    All of these

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