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Baculoviruses are excellent pathogens for

  1. species-specific narrow spectrum pesticidal applications.

  2. species-specific broad spectrum pesticidal applications.

  3. species-specific narrow spectrum insecticidal applications.

  4. species-specific broad spectrum insecticidal applications.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Baculoviruses, specifically those in the genus Nucleopolyhedrovirus, are used as biological control agents. They are highly specific to certain insect species, making them narrow-spectrum insecticidal agents that do not harm beneficial insects or other organisms.

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