Trichoderma spp. is a fungus which are used in agriculture as bio-fungicide. Trichoderma viride, T. harzianum and T. virens are most extensively used fungal antagonists. Due it’s fungicidal property , they are used as biocontrol agents against plant pathogenic fungi. It protects plants from fungi such as Pythium , Rhizoctonia, and Armillaria. Trichoderma spp. are found naturally in the soil and is used for seed dressing to control soil and seed-borne diseases. When it is applied at the same time as the seed, it colonizes the seed surface and kills not only the pathogens present on the cuticle , but also provides protection against soil-borne pathogens. Fermentation technology is commonly used for their mass production.
How is Trichoderma used in agriculture ?
