Question

Assertion (A): Trichoderma species are free living fungi that are very common in the root ecosystems.
Reason (R): They are effective bio-control agents of several plant pathogens.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

Trichoderma species are beneficial fungi that are commonly used in organic farming and biocontrol applications for their ability to suppress soil-borne pathogens.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A