NEET Solved Paper 2019 Question 77
Question: Select the correct group of biocontrol agents [NEET 5-5-2019]
Options:
A) Oscillatoria, Rhizobium, Trichoderma
B) Nostoc, Azospirillium, Nucleopolyhedrovirus
C) Bacillus thuringiensis, Tobacco mosaic virus, Aphids
D) Trichoderma, Baculovirus, Bacillus thuringiensis
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- Trichoderma is a fungus used as a biocontrol agent against various plant pathogens.
- Baculovirus is a type of virus used to control insect pests.
- Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a bacterium that produces toxins harmful to insects and is widely used in pest control.