NEETBiologyMicrobes in Human WelfareMCQ+4 / −1
Trichoderma harzianum has proved a useful
microorganism for:
- Abiological control of soil-borne plant pathogens
- Breclamation of wastelands
- Cgene transfer in higher plants
- Dbioremediation of contaminated soils
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Correct answer: A
Trichoderma harzianum has proved a useful microorganism for biological control of soil borne plant pathogens. Trichoderma harzianum is a fungus that is also used as a fungicide. It is used for foliar application, seed treatment and soil treatment for suppression of various disease causing fungal pathogens. Commercial biotechnological products such as 3 Tac have been useful for treatment of Botrytis, Fusarium, Penicillium sp. It is also used for manufacturing enzymes.
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