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Heterobasidium annosum infects freshly exposed stump surfaces to spread the infection.
Heterobasidium annosum infects freshly exposed stump surfaces to spread the infection.
True
Phlebiopsis gigantea is a type of fungi that controls 'butt rot' in conifers.
Phlebiopsis gigantea is a type of fungi that controls 'butt rot' in conifers.
True
S. cerevisiae is a type of yeast used in baking and brewing.
S. cerevisiae is a type of yeast used in baking and brewing.
True
Quorn® mycoprotein is made from the mycelia of Fusarium graminearum.
Quorn® mycoprotein is made from the mycelia of Fusarium graminearum.
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Aspergillus oryzae is used in the fermentation of soybeans to produce soy sauce.
Aspergillus oryzae is used in the fermentation of soybeans to produce soy sauce.
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The first retail product containing Fusarium mycelium was introduced in 1985.
The first retail product containing Fusarium mycelium was introduced in 1985.
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Enzymes such as glucoamylases and pectinases are produced commercially by Aspergillus niger.
Enzymes such as glucoamylases and pectinases are produced commercially by Aspergillus niger.
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Acrylamide, a carcinogen, is found in high levels in starch-based foods cooked at high temperatures.
Acrylamide, a carcinogen, is found in high levels in starch-based foods cooked at high temperatures.
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Citric acid is produced commercially by Penicillium notatum.
Citric acid is produced commercially by Penicillium notatum.
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Statins are fungal metabolites used to reduce plasma cholesterol levels.
Statins are fungal metabolites used to reduce plasma cholesterol levels.
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True or false: Fungi have been used to control insect pests and phytopathogenic fungi.
True or false: Fungi have been used to control insect pests and phytopathogenic fungi.
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True or false: Over 400 species of fungi attack insects and mites.
True or false: Over 400 species of fungi attack insects and mites.
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True or false: Verticillium lecanii kills whitefly and thrips in 10-14 days.
True or false: Verticillium lecanii kills whitefly and thrips in 10-14 days.
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True or false: Verticillium lecanii produces spores in dry conditions.
True or false: Verticillium lecanii produces spores in dry conditions.
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True or false: Fungi that parasitize other fungi are called 'mycoparasites'.
True or false: Fungi that parasitize other fungi are called 'mycoparasites'.
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True or false: Pythium oligandrum is a necrotrophic mycoparasite.
True or false: Pythium oligandrum is a necrotrophic mycoparasite.
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True or false: Trichoderma spp. produce antibiotics.
True or false: Trichoderma spp. produce antibiotics.
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True or false: Trichoderma spp. is sold for control of fungal diseases.
True or false: Trichoderma spp. is sold for control of fungal diseases.
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True or false: Phlebiopsis is used to control 'butt rot' in conifers.
True or false: Phlebiopsis is used to control 'butt rot' in conifers.
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True or false: The forest gaps in the aerial view are caused by Heterobasidion.
True or false: The forest gaps in the aerial view are caused by Heterobasidion.
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Which of the following is the most effective in controlling phytopathogenic fungi?
Which of the following is the most effective in controlling phytopathogenic fungi?
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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of control used by fungi against phytopathogenic fungi?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of control used by fungi against phytopathogenic fungi?
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How many species of fungi attack insects and mites?
How many species of fungi attack insects and mites?
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Which of the following fungi is used to control 'butt rot' in conifers?
Which of the following fungi is used to control 'butt rot' in conifers?
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Which fungus kills aphids in 7-10 days?
Which fungus kills aphids in 7-10 days?
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Which of the following is a fungal cell factory used to produce enzymes commercially?
Which of the following is a fungal cell factory used to produce enzymes commercially?
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Which of the following is a fungal metabolite used to reduce plasma cholesterol levels?
Which of the following is a fungal metabolite used to reduce plasma cholesterol levels?
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Which of the following fungi is used to control 'butt rot' in conifers?
Which of the following fungi is used to control 'butt rot' in conifers?
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Which of the following fungi is used to control fungal diseases?
Which of the following fungi is used to control fungal diseases?
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Which of the following fungi is used to control whitefly and thrips?
Which of the following fungi is used to control whitefly and thrips?
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