Question

use of microbes as biocontrol agents

Answer 1

Bio control agents such as microbes are used to control the growth of pathogenic bacteria and virus and pests.

It can be done by three methods:-

1. Competition:- bio control agent compete with the pathogenic bacteria or virus for food and nutrition to inhibit the growth of pathogen.

2. Pathogenesis:- bio control agent can cause disease to the target species or pest resulting in its death.

3. Allelopathy:- bio control agent can secrete some chemicals that affect the growth of pests.