The following is the effective pathogen on Helicoverpa armigera
A. Rickettsiae
B. Bacillus popillae
C. Nuclear polyhedral virus
D. Metarrhizium anisopliae
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Nuclear polyhedral virus is the effective pathogen on Helicoverpa armigera.Helicoverpa armigera nuclear polyhedrosis virus (HaNPV) is a specific entomophatogenic virus isolated from cadaver of Helicoverpa armigera larvae.
Helicoverpa armigera single nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearSNPV) is a virulent pathogen of lepidopterans in the genera Heliothis and Helicoverpa, whereas Helicoverpa armigera multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearSNPV) is a different virus species with a broader host range.
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