Putting fungi to good use (Lec 9) (Set 1)
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Which method of controlling insect pests is the most expensive in the USA?

  • Crop rotation
  • Chemical pesticides (correct)
  • Biological control agents
  • Genetic modification

    • Which type of fungi is most effective in controlling phytopathogenic fungi?

  • Oomycetes
  • Trichoderma spp. (correct)
  • Verticillium lecanii
  • Zygomycetes

    • Which fungi is used to control whitefly, thrips, and aphids?

  • Verticillium lecanii (correct)
  • Trichoderma spp.
  • Pythium oligandrum
  • Phlebiopsis

    • What conditions are required for the germination of Verticillium lecanii spores?

    <p>High humidity and high temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism of control is used by biological control agents against phytopathogenic fungi?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mycoparasite has shown the most potential in controlling other fungi?

    <p>Pythium oligandrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungi is sold under the name 'Trianum' for controlling fungal diseases in grapes?

    <p>Trichoderma spp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main method of control used against 'butt rot' in conifers?

    <p>Biological control agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main method of control used against fungal diseases in a young pine plantation?

    <p>Biological control agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fungi produces antibiotics such as trichodermin and gliotoxin?

    <p>Trichoderma spp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is responsible for causing 'butt rot' in conifers?

    <p>Heterobasidium annosum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungus is commonly used in yeast baking and brewing?

    <p>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungus is used in the production of soy sauce?

    <p>Aspergillus oryzae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungus is used to produce Quorn® mycoprotein?

    <p>Fusarium graminearum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungus is commercially used to produce enzymes like glucoamylases and pectinases?

    <p>Aspergillus niger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungal metabolites are used to reduce plasma cholesterol levels?

    <p>Statins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungus is responsible for producing penicillin?

    <p>Penicillium notatum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main risk factor in coronary heart disease that statins are used to reduce?

    <p>High cholesterol levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungal product was found to have high levels of acrylamide, a carcinogen?

    <p>Crisps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungal product was used to substantially reduce acrylamide levels in pretzels?

    <p>Acrylaway®</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fungi is most commonly used as biological control agents to control insect pests?

    <p>Verticillium lecanii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mycoparasite has shown the most potential in controlling other fungi?

    <p>Phlebiopsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fungi is used to control 'butt rot' in conifers?

    <p>Heterobasidion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fungi is commonly used for controlling phytopathogenic fungi?

    <p>Trichoderma spp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungi is sold under the name 'Trianum' for controlling fungal diseases in grapes?

    <p>Trichoderma spp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungus is commercially used to produce citric acid?

    <p>Aspergillus niger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main method of control used against fungal diseases in a young pine plantation?

    <p>Genetic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main method of control used against 'butt rot' in conifers?

    <p>Cultural practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of mycoparasite has shown the most potential in controlling other fungi?

    <p>Phlebiopsis gigantea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main risk factor in coronary heart disease that statins are used to reduce?

    <p>High cholesterol levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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