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Standard XII
Biology
Microbes in Agriculture
Trichoderma s...
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Trichoderma species are free living and are effective biocontrol agents of several plant pathogens. They are:
A
Bacteria
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Fungi
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Viruses
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D
Nematodes
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Solution
The correct option is
B
Fungi
Trichoderma are fungi species.
Bacteria and viruses are also biocontrol agents.
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