Which one of the following proved effective for biological control of nematodal disease in plants?
Which one of the following proved effective for biological control of nematodal disease in plants?
Paecilomyces lilacinus
Pisolithus tinctorius
Pseudomonas cepacia
Gliocladium virens
Solution
1. A naturally growing fungus that can be found in soils is called Paecilomyces lilacinus.
2. Paecilomyces lilacinus is a pesticide active component used to prevent nematodes that attack plant roots when applied to the soil.