Q23 / 180 · AIIMS 2009 · Botany

The first bioherbicide developed in 1981 was based on

Correct answer
A
Phytophthora palmivora
B
Phytophthora infestans
C
Bacillus thuringiensis
D
Azadirachta indica.

Solution

The first bioherbicide is devine, which is a mycoherbicide, based on fungus Phytophthora palmivora. It is being used since 1981 to control Morrenia odorata (milkweed vines) in Citrus orchards.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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