Multiple choice

Which of the following fungi is found useful in the biological control of plant diseases?

  1. Penicillium notatum

  2. Phytophthora parasitica

  3. Mucor mucedo

  4. Trichoderma viride

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Trichoderma sp. and Glioclodium fimbriatum are found in damp soils. They have an inhibitory effect on Pythium, which causes damping off disease of tobacco and chillies.