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Which one of the following microbial agents is being commercially exploited as biocontrol agent

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Correct Answer: Option D
Trichoderma viride is the microbial agents that that is being commercially exploited as biocontrol agent.
Trichoderma viride is a fungus and a biofungicide. It is used for seed- and soil treatment for suppression of various diseases caused by fungal pathogens.
The fungicidal activity makes T. viride useful as a biological control against plant pathogenic fungi. It has been shown to provide protection against such pathogens as Rhizoctonia, Pythium and even Armillaria.
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