Question

Which group of microorganism is useful as biocontrol agent?

Answer 1

Biocontrol:

1. It is the natural method of controlling and eliminating pests, insects, and other disease-causing agents using their biological, natural enemies.
2. Microbes are generally used as biocontrol agents.
3. Microbes are tiny single-celled creatures, which are beneficial to human welfare and are used as biocontrol agents.
4. The natural enemies of insects and pests are the biological control agents.
5. The microbes like fungi and bacteria are the most commonly used biocontrol agents.
6. An example of a biocontrol agent is Bacillus thuringiensis, it is a bacteria, which generates a toxin known as Bt toxin that is toxic to insects.