Trichoderma: A beneficial fungus for agriculture and environment

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.