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A common biocontrol agent for the control of plant disease is

A
Bacillus thuringiensis
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Glomus
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C
Trichoderma
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D
Both A and C
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Solution

The correct option is D Both A and C
Trichoderma is a genus of fungi that is present in all soils, where they are the most prevalent cultural fungi. Several strains of Trichoderma have been developed as biocontrol agents against fungal diseases of plants. Bacillus thuringiensis is used as a biopesticide to eradicate bollworm disease in crops.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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