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

Nucleopolyhedrovirus is a genus of a baculovirus. It is species specific and works in a narrow spectrum of insecticidal application. Nucleopolyhedrovirus does not have a negative impact on non-target organisms such as plants, animals other than insects.


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