Which of the following is the use of microbes as a biological control agent for pests/diseases?
Answer: Trichoderma sp against plant pathogens
Explanation
Trichoderma species are widespread filamentous fungi in soils, on plant roots, and on decaying plant residues.
Due to their strong competitiveness and mycoparasitic activity against other fungi.
particular strains of Trichoderma sp. are used in agriculture as biocontrol agents against plant pathogens
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ND11-12-2022
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