Select the correct option for $Baculoviruses$.

  • A
    They cause diseases in insects and other arthropods.
  • B
    $Baculoviruses$ are biocontrol agents,which belong to the genus $Nucleopolyhedrovirus$.
  • C
    These viruses are considered excellent candidates for species-specific,narrow-spectrum insecticidal applications.
  • D
    All of the above.

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