Which one of the following proved effective for biological control of nematodal diseases in plants?

Which one of the following proved effective for biological control of nematodal diseases in plants?
  1. Pisolithus tinctorius
  2. Pseudomonas cepacin
  3. Glocladium virens
  4. Paecitomyces litacinus

Solution

Paecilomyces lilacinus is proved effective for biological control of nematodal disease in plants. It is easily produced in vitro. Rhizosphere competent, attack the eggs of several nematodes species and treatment of plant matter, $e g$, seed tuber, can be effective.

Asked in: NEET 2008 (Screening)

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