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Question:

Which of the following can be used as a biocontrol agent in the treatment of plant disease?

Chlorella

Anabaena

Trichoderma

Lactobacillus

Solution:

Correct option is Trichoderma. Trichoderma sps are fungi belonging to class Ascomycetes. These fungi are regular components of the soil. They prevent/protect the roots of the plant from pathogenic infection. So, the correct answer is 'Trichoderma'