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Identify the microorganism which causes disease in plants.
Identify the microorganism which causes disease in plants.
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The correct option is D Tungro virus
∙ Some microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria and viruses can cause various diseases in plants. These microorganisms are termed as pathogens. E.g., Tungro virus disease in paddy plants.
∙ Some microorganisms are beneficial to plants as well. Some are used as agents for biological control (to kill insects and pests). E.g., Trichoderma and Bacillus thuringiensis. Some can also be used as biofertilisers. E.g., Pencillium.
∙ Some microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria and viruses can cause various diseases in plants. These microorganisms are termed as pathogens. E.g., Tungro virus disease in paddy plants.
∙ Some microorganisms are beneficial to plants as well. Some are used as agents for biological control (to kill insects and pests). E.g., Trichoderma and Bacillus thuringiensis. Some can also be used as biofertilisers. E.g., Pencillium.
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