Which one of the following is used as fungal insecticide in bio-control programs?

Trichoderma viridi

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Phytophthora parasitica

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Beauveria bassiana

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Aspergillus niger

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Solution

The correct option is A Trichoderma viridi
Phytophthora parasitica is a pathogen which grows in soil and harmful for farming.
Beauveria bassiana is a fungus causing muscardine disease to plants.
Aspergillus niger is also a harmful fungus for plants.
Trichoderma viridi is helpful fungus i.e., helps to make insecticides and used for seeds as well as soil.
Thus, the correct answer is option A

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