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Trichoderma harzianum has proved a useful microorganism for
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- bioremediation of contaminated soils
- reclamation of wastelands
- gene transfer in higher plants
- biological control of soil-borne plant pathogens
Correct Option: D
Trichoderma harzianum has proved a useful microorganism for biological control of soil borne plant pathogens. Trichoderma harzianum is a fungus that is also used as a fungicide. It is used for foliar application, seed treatment and soil treatment for suppression of various disease causing fungal pathogens. Commercial biotechnological products such as 3 Tac have been useful for treatment of Botrytis, Fusarium, Penicillium sp. It is also used for manufacturing enzymes.