Question
Biology Question on Microbes in human welfare
Trichoderma species are potentially useful as
A
biopesticides
B
biofertilizers
C
methanogens
D
vectors for genetic engineering
Answer
biopesticides
Explanation
Solution
Trichoderma is a genus of fungi that is present in all soils, where they are most prevalent culturable fungi. Several strains of Trichoderma have been developed as biocontrol agents against fungal diseases of plants.
The biocontrol agents generally grown in its natural habitat on the root surface, and so, affects root disease in particular but can also be effective against foliar disease.