NEETZoologyMicrobes in Human Welfare
What is the difference between Trichoderma and Baculoviruses in terms of their function in biological control?
Options
- ATrichoderma controls plant pathogens while Baculoviruses attack insects
- BTrichoderma attacks insects while Baculoviruses control plant pathogens
- CTrichoderma and Baculoviruses have the same function in biological control
- DTrichoderma and Baculoviruses have no function in biological control
Correct answer
A. Trichoderma controls plant pathogens while Baculoviruses attack insects
Step-by-step solution
Trichoderma is a fungus that is being developed as a biological control for use in the treatment of plant disease to control plant pathogens, while Baculoviruses are pathogens that attack insects and other arthropods.