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Which of the following can eradicate the pathogenic bacteria?

(a) Acaricides

(b) Nematicides

(c) Fungicide

(d) Bactericide

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Asked question is from Types of Pesticides topic in division Biodegradation of Pesticides in the Environment of Environmental Biotechnology

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The correct choice is (d) Bactericide

Easiest explanation: Bactericide is used to control the growth of bacteria which are pathogenic in nature and they also help to eradicate the storage rots and diseases in plants, whereas, acaricides, nematicides, fungicide are the pesticides that helps to control mites, nematodes and fungus respectively.

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