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2012 · Q89
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Microbes in Human Welfare question

2012 · Q89

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Which one of the following is an example of carrying out biological control of pests/diseases using microbes ?
  1. A
    Trichoderms sp. against certain plant pathogens
  2. B
    Lady bird beetle against aphids in mustard
  3. C
    Nucleopoly hedrovirus against white rust in Brassica
  4. D
    Bt-cotton to increase cotton yield
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Correct answer: A

A biological control being developed for use in the treatment of plant disease is the fungus Trichoderma. Trichoderma species are free living fungi that are very common in the root ecosystems. They are effective biocontrol agents of several plant pathogens.

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