Question

Bacteria used bin the curing of tea is ---- *​

Answer 1

The answer is Bacillus megaterium. this is antagonistic to a number of fungal pathogens in vitro and used to reduce Scleroital blight of tea caused by Sclerotium (species- Rolfsii).

Answer 2

Curing of tea leaves is accomplished by bacteria. Leaves of tea and tobacco are cured off their bitterness with the help of certain bacteria, e.g., Bacillus megatherium. Beans of coffee and cocoa are similarly cured.