NEET2010ZoologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsActual
A common biocontrol agent for the control of plant diseases is
Options
- ABaculovirus
- BBacillus thuringiensis
- CGlomus
- DTrichoderma
Correct answer
D. Trichoderma
Step-by-step solution
Trichoderma is a genus of fungi that is present in all soils, where they are the most prevalent culturable fungi. Many species in this genus can be characterized as opportunistic avirulent plant symbionts. Several strains of Trichoderma have been developed as biocontrol agents against fungal diseases of plants. The various mechanisms include antibiosis, parasitism, inducing host-plant resistance and competition. Most biocontrol agents are from the species T . harzianum, T . viride and T . hamatum. The biocontrol ag