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Question
Name the genus to which baculoviruses belong. Describe their role in integrated pest management programmes.
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Solution
Baculoviruses belong to the genus Nucleopolyhedrovirus. They act as biological control agents in integrated pest management (IPM) by targeting specific insect pests without harming plants, animals, or beneficial insects, helping conserve useful insects and reduce chemical pesticide use in ecosystems.
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