Q46 / 432 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Botany · Biological Classification
Trichoderma harzianum is used as a biocontrol agent against various plant pathogens. To which of the following class of fungi does it belong?
- AAscomycetes
- BZygomycetes
- Correct answerCDeuteromycetes
- DBasidiomycetes
Solution
The Deuteromycetes reproduce only by asexual spores known as conidia. The mycelium is septate and branched. Some members are saprophytes or parasites while a large number of them are decomposers of litter and help in mineral cycling. Some examples are Alternaria, Colletotrichum, and Trichoderma.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.