Multiple choice

Which among the following bacteria is used as a vital component in agricultural fungicides?

  1. Acetobacter aceti

  2. Acetobacter pomorum

  3. Bacillus cereus

  4. Bacillus subtilis

  5. Bacillus pumilus
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Bacillus pumilus strain GB34 is used as an active ingredient in agricultural fungicides. Growth of the bacterium on plant roots prevents Rhizoctonia and Fusarium spores from germinating.

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