NEETZoologyMicrobes in Human Welfare
What is Trichoderma?
Options
- AA chemical method to control plant diseases
- BA virus that attacks insects
- CA fungus used in the treatment of plant disease
- DAn insecticide used in integrated pest management
Correct answer
C. A fungus used in the treatment of plant disease
Step-by-step solution
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.