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Trichoderma harizianum has proved to be ...

Trichoderma harizianum has proved to be a useful microorganism for

A

gene transfer in higher plants

B

biological control of soil-borne plant pathogens

C

bioremediation of contaminated soils

D

reclamation of wastelands.

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