Question

Explain the significant role of the gene nucleopolyhedrovirus in an ecological sensitive area.

Answer 1

It is a form of baculovirus that attacks insects and other arthropods and regulates the insect & arthropod population. It is also used as tools to generate recombinant proteins.

Complete answer:
First we should know about Baculovirus to answer this question. Baculoviridae is a virus family. As natural hosts, lepidoptera, arthropods, diptera, hymenoptera, and decapoda represent. In this genus, there are currently 84 species, split into four genera. Baculoviruses, with over 600 host species having been identified, are known to attack invertebrates. They are typically incredibly small, like certain human viruses, and are mainly composed of double-stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) that codes for genes required for the establishment and reproduction of viruses.

The significant role of the gene nucleopolyhedrovirus in an ecological sensitive area are

These viruses are ideal candidates for insecticide applications in a species-specific, narrow range.
It is important for organic farming, as pests such as potato beetles, aphids and corn borers are known to be controlled.
This is desirable when valuable insects are retained for general IPM assistance or when an ecologically important environment is being treated.

Note: It has been shown that baculoviruses have no adverse effect on higher levels of animals, plants and humans. Another baculovirus that adversely affects the rate of grasshopper growth and the amount of food it consumes is the Entomopox virus.