Correct option is B
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Correct answer: (b) Trichoderma harzianum
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Trichoderma harzianum is one of the most commonly used
mycoparasitic fungi for biological control of plant pathogens. It parasitizes and inhibits other fungi.
Other options:
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(a) Paecilomyces lilacinus: A known mycoparasitic fungus but not as widely used as
Trichoderma.
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(c) Coniothyrium minitans: A mycoparasite but less commonly used than
Trichoderma.
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(d) Aspergillus niger: A saprophytic fungus, not a mycoparasite.