30 Questions
Which method of controlling insect pests is the most expensive in the USA?
Chemical pesticides
Which type of fungi is most effective in controlling phytopathogenic fungi?
Trichoderma spp.
Which fungi is used to control whitefly, thrips, and aphids?
Verticillium lecanii
What conditions are required for the germination of Verticillium lecanii spores?
High humidity and high temperature
Which mechanism of control is used by biological control agents against phytopathogenic fungi?
All of the above
Which type of mycoparasite has shown the most potential in controlling other fungi?
Pythium oligandrum
Which fungi is sold under the name 'Trianum' for controlling fungal diseases in grapes?
Trichoderma spp.
What is the main method of control used against 'butt rot' in conifers?
Biological control agents
What is the main method of control used against fungal diseases in a young pine plantation?
Biological control agents
Which type of fungi produces antibiotics such as trichodermin and gliotoxin?
Trichoderma spp.
Which organism is responsible for causing 'butt rot' in conifers?
Heterobasidium annosum
Which fungus is commonly used in yeast baking and brewing?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Which fungus is used in the production of soy sauce?
Aspergillus oryzae
Which fungus is used to produce Quorn® mycoprotein?
Fusarium graminearum
Which fungus is commercially used to produce enzymes like glucoamylases and pectinases?
Aspergillus niger
Which fungal metabolites are used to reduce plasma cholesterol levels?
Statins
Which fungus is responsible for producing penicillin?
Penicillium notatum
What is the main risk factor in coronary heart disease that statins are used to reduce?
High cholesterol levels
Which fungal product was found to have high levels of acrylamide, a carcinogen?
Crisps
Which fungal product was used to substantially reduce acrylamide levels in pretzels?
Acrylaway®
Which type of fungi is most commonly used as biological control agents to control insect pests?
Verticillium lecanii
Which type of mycoparasite has shown the most potential in controlling other fungi?
Phlebiopsis
Which type of fungi is used to control 'butt rot' in conifers?
Heterobasidion
Which type of fungi is commonly used for controlling phytopathogenic fungi?
Trichoderma spp.
Which fungi is sold under the name 'Trianum' for controlling fungal diseases in grapes?
Trichoderma spp.
Which fungus is commercially used to produce citric acid?
Aspergillus niger
What is the main method of control used against fungal diseases in a young pine plantation?
Genetic resistance
What is the main method of control used against 'butt rot' in conifers?
Cultural practices
Which type of mycoparasite has shown the most potential in controlling other fungi?
Phlebiopsis gigantea
What is the main risk factor in coronary heart disease that statins are used to reduce?
High cholesterol levels
Test your knowledge on using fungi as biological control agents to control insect pests. Learn about the effectiveness of fungi in glasshouses and soil, the economic impact of using fungi for pest control, and the typical infection cycle.
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