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A common bioc...

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A common biocontrol agent for the control of plant diseases is:

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Baculovirus

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Bacillus thuringiensis

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Glomus

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Trichoderma

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The correct option is D Trichoderma
A common biocontrol agent for control of plant diseases is Trichoderma. Trichoderma is a free-living fungus that is used for foliar application, seed treatment and soil treatment for suppression of various disease-causing fungal pathogens.

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