Which of the following is a biocontrol agent for nematodal diseases?
- Pseudomonas cepacia
- Pisolithus tinctorius
- Paecilomyces lilacinus
- Gliocladium virens
Explanation
Paecilomyces lilacinus is applied to soil to control nematodes that attack plant roots.
The fungus attacks the nematode through hyphal penetration.
Paecilomyces lilacinus is a naturally occurring fungus found in soils throughout the world.
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ND11-12-2022
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