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Which free-living root-ecosystem fungus is a biocontrol agent of plant pathogens?
AGlomus species
BTrichoderma
CAspergillus niger
DMonascus species
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Trichoderma
Trichoderma species are common free-living fungi in root ecosystems and control several plant pathogens.
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