NEET 2008 Biology question

Trichoderma harzianum has proved a useful microorganism for

(1)Biological control of soil-borne plant pathogensCorrect
(2)Bioremediation of contaminated soils
(3)Reclamation of wastelands
(4)Gene transfer in higher plants

Answer: (1)

Solution

Trichoderma harzianum is a free-living fungus that is an effective biocontrol agent against soil-borne fungal pathogens (e.g. Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Pythium); it produces antibiotics and chitinase that attack

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Question ID VK-090118