NEET Biology Microbes in Human Welfare Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Microbes in Human Welfare

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    The free-living fungus Trichoderma can be used for:

    A) killing insects

    B) biological control of plant diseases

    C) controlling butterfly caterpillars

    D) producing antibiotics

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Trichoderma is a free-living saprophytic fungi that most commonly lives on dead organic matter in the soil and rhizosphere (root ecosystem). It inhibits pathogens through the release of gliotoxin, viridin, gliovirin and trichodermin like substances.


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