Which one of the following is an example of carrying out biological control of pests/diseases using microbes?
Correct answer: A. Trichoderma sp. against certain plant pathogens
- A. Trichoderma sp. against certain plant pathogens
- B. Nucleopolyhedro virus against white rust in Brassica
- C. Bt-cotton to increase cotton yield
- D. Lady bird beetle against aphids in mustard.
Explanation
A biological control being developed for use in the treatment of plant disease is the fungus Trichoderma. Trichoderma species are free living fungi that are very common in the root ecosystems. They are effective biocontrol agents of several plant pathogens.
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