Consider the following statements. 1. Fungi can be used in the bioremediation of radioactively polluted sites. 2. Fungi can act as bio-fertilizers by actively competing for nutrients and space with pathogenic microorganisms. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements. 1. Fungi can be used in the bioremediation of radioactively polluted sites. 2. Fungi can act as bio-fertilizers by actively competing for nutrients and space with pathogenic microorganisms. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Correct Answer Both 1 and 2
The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.
Key Points
- In agriculture, fungi are useful if they actively compete for nutrients and space with pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria or other fungi. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
- For example, certain fungi may be used to eliminate or suppress the growth of harmful plant pathogens, such as insects, mites, weeds, nematodes.
- Fungi have been shown to bio mineralize uranium oxides, suggesting they may have application in the bioremediation of radioactively polluted sites. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
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