UPSC Prelims 2013 – Question 83

UPSC Prelims 2013 – Question 83

Q: Consider the following organisms:

  • Agaricus
  • Nostoc
  • Spirogyra

Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/biofertilizers?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
d) 3 only

Correct Answer: Option (b)

  • Agaricus is a genus of mushrooms containing both edible and poisonous species, with possibly over 300 members worldwide.
  • Bioinoculants are the microbial preparations that enhance the uptake of nutrients by plants from the soil, increase the availability of the nutrients and stimulate plant growth.
  • Spirogyra is a genus of filamentous green algae of the order Zygnematales, named for the helical or spiral arrangement of the chloroplasts that is diagnostic of the genus.
  • Hence, option (b) is correct.

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