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Role of Microbes in Human Welfare
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Which among the following bacteria is used as a vital component in agricultural fungicides?
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Bacillus pumilus
💡 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.