MCQ
Trichoderma harzianum has proved a useful microorganism for?
- AGene transfer in higher plants
- BBiological control of soil-borne plant pathogens
- CBioremediation of contaminated soils
- DReclamation of wastelands
Explanation:
Trichoderma harzianum is an effective biocontrol agent against several fungal soil-borne plant pathogens.
They have an inhibitory effect on the growth of the mycelium of Phytium. They suppress the growth of fungi in order to allow the plant to grow favorably.
However, possible adverse effects of T. harzianum on plant growth-promoting microorganisms, such as arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) fungi, might be a drawback in the use of this biocontrol agent in plant protection.
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