Abstract:
Trichoderma is used as bio-agent and reported to be quite effective and eco-friendly. Potential species of
Trichoderma have been used extensively as bio-control agents by the plant pathologists due to their high efficacy, broad-spectrum activity and ease in isolation and mass multiplication. The
Trichoderma may suppress the growth of the pathogen population in the rhizosphere through competition and thus reduce disease development. It produces antibiotics and toxins such as trichothecin and a sesquiterpine, Trichodermin, which have a direct effect on other organisms and
Trichoderma strains with plants, increases the number of deep roots, thereby increasing the plant's ability to resist drought.
Trichoderma strains play an important role in the bioremediation of soil that are contaminated with pesticides and herbicides. It is most useful for all types of Plants and Vegetables. Don't use chemical fungicide after application of
Trichoderma for 4-5days. It
is compatible with Organic manures, biofertilizers like
Rhizobium, Azospirillum, Bacillus Subtilis and
Phosphobacteria. The decades of laboratory research has brought the usage of
Trichoderma spp. From lab to land.