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Which one of the following proved effective for biological control of nematodal disease in plants?

  1. A
    Paecilomyces lilacinus
  2. B
    Pisolithus tinctorius
  3. C
    Pseudomonas cepacia
  4. D
    Gliocladium virens

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Paecilomyces lilacinus is a fungus that acts as a natural parasite to nematode eggs, making it an effective biocontrol agent for root-knot nematodes.

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Which one of the following proved effective for biological control of nematodal disease in plants?
A
Paecilomyces lilacinus
B
Pisolithus tinctorius
C
Pseudomonas cepacia
D
Gliocladium virens

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