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BiologyMicrobes in Human WelfareBiocontrol AgentsMedium2 minPYQ_2026
BiologyMediumsingle choice
(Terror of Bengal) 'Water hyacinth' is controlled by using the fungus __________.
Options:
Answer:
B
Solution:
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), commonly known as the 'Terror of Bengal', is a highly invasive aquatic weed.
It is biologically controlled by using specific pathogenic fungi that act as mycoherbicides. The fungi used for its control includeFusariumspp. (such asFusarium pallidoroseum),Alternaria eichhorniae, andCercospora rodmanii.
Looking at the other options:
Phytophthora palmivorais used to control milkweed vine.
Alternaria crassais used to control Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium).
Trichodermaspp. are used as biofungicides to control plant diseases caused by other pathogenic fungi.
Therefore,Fusariumspp. is the correct answer.
Answer:Fusarium spp
Stream:MHT_CET_MEDICALSubject:BiologyTopic:Microbes in Human WelfareSubtopic:Biocontrol Agents
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