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प्रश्न
Organic farmer use Trichoderma as biological control agents. Explain.
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उत्तर
Trichoderma species are free-living fungi that are very common in the root ecosystems. They are effective biocontrol agents for several plant pathogens.
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Name the bioactive molecules produced by Trichoderma polysporum and Monascus purpureus.
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Give the biological name of the following:
The fungus that is being developed as a bio-control agent.
Which of the following is the INCORRECT statement with respect to biocontrol agents?
Match the items in Column ‘A’ and Column ‘B’ and choose correct answer.
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Lady bird | i. Methano bacterium |
| B. Mycorrhiza | ii. Trichoderma |
| C. Biological control | iii. Aphids |
| D. Biogas | iv. Glomus |
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