Question

Which bacterial biocontrol agent is used to control crown gall disease of stone fruits?

Options

• Bacillus thuringiensis

• Agrobacterium radiobacter strain K-84

• Xanthomonas species

• Pseudomonas

Answer 1

Agrobacterium radiobacter strain K-84 is specifically used as a biocontrol agent to control crown gall disease of stone fruits. This represents a bacterial biocontrol application for plant disease management.