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Which organism is used as biocontrol agents of several plant pathogens?
BiologyMicrobes in Human WelfareNEET
Options:
  • A Baculoviruses
  • B Bacillus thuringiensis
  • C Dragon flies
  • D Trichoderma
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Trichoderma
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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