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P-2 Introduction to Microbiology — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-2 Introduction to Microbiology3 Marks
Question
Explain the role of microbes in farming.
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Answer

(i) Microbes containing inoculants help in plant growth by supplying nutrients.
(ii) Solution containing Azotobacter and artificial nitrogenase is used in organic farming.
(iii) Pesticides like Fluoracetamide can be destroyed with the help of microbes.
(iv) Spinosad. a by-product of fermentation is a bio- pesticide.

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