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Why is Trichoderma considered a useful biocontrol agent in agriculture?

Answer: It controls several plant pathogens in roots.

  • A It controls several plant pathogens in roots
  • B It fixes atmospheric nitrogen in soil
  • C It increases phosphorus in leaves
  • D It produces antibiotics for humans

Correct answer: A. It controls several plant pathogens in roots

Explanation: Trichoderma species are free-living fungi in root ecosystems that act as effective biocontrol agents against several soil-borne plant pathogens.

Sewage Treatment FlowPrimaryphysical filtering+ sedimentationSecondary (aerobic)aeration tank, flocsconsume organic matterActivated sludgesettles out;part reused as inoculumSludge digesterANAEROBIC →biogas (CH₄)Note the switch: aerobic microbes in the tank, anaerobic microbes in the digester

Sewage passes through physical removal (primary), then aerobic biological treatment where microbes form flocs that consume organic matter (secondary); the settled activated sludge is then digested anaerobically to produce biogas - a deliberate switch from aerobic to anaerobic conditions between stages.

Concept context

Microorganisms in food, medicine, sewage treatment, biocontrol, and biofertilizers

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