AIPMT PRELIMS2008Botany-Microbes in Human Welfare

AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Botany Biocontrol Agents MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Trichoderma harzianum has proved a useful microorganism for:

A

gene transfer in higher plants

B

biological control of soil-borne plant pathogens

C

bioremediation of contaminated soils

D

reclamation of wastelands

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Trichoderma harzianum is used in the biological control of soil-borne plant pathogens due to its antagonistic properties.

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