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T1 Harnessing Trichoderma spp. for Sustainable Plant Disease Management: Mechanisms, Metabolites, and Application Strategies- A review
A1 Ayyandurai M
A1 M. Theradimani
A1 R. Balakumbahan
A1 I. Yesu Raja
A1 A.Kavitha Pushpam
A1 S.Merina Prem Kumari
JF Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences
JO JAPS
SN 1018-7081
VO 34
IS 2
SP 304
OP 317
YR 2024
FD 2024/03/31
DO DOI https://doi.org/10.36899/JAPS.2024.2.0718
AB <p><em><strong>Abstract</strong></em></p><p><em>Trichoderma</em><em> spp. has emerged as a potent biological control agent (BCA) for managing plant diseases, offering sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to chemical fungicides. This review explores the multifaceted roles of Trichoderma</em><em> spp. in plant disease suppression, growth promotion, and induced systemic resistance. The success of Trichoderma</em><em> spp. as a BCA lies in its diverse mechanisms of action, including mycoparasitism, competition, antibiosis, and induction of systemic resistance. Notably, Trichoderma</em><em> spp. produce a range of volatile compounds that inhibit plant pathogens while promoting plant growth. Furthermore, their ability to solubilize nutrients, such as iron and phosphate, and produce phytohormones like auxins, contributes to enhanced plant vitality. Molecular characterization has facilitated the identification of various Trichoderma</em><em> species with distinct biocontrol properties. Application methods, including seed treatment, soil application, and foliar spray, have been developed to optimize the efficacy of Trichoderma-based biocontrol strategies. Overall, Trichoderma</em><em> spp. showcases its potential as a versatile and effective BCA for integrated disease management and sustainable agriculture</em></p>
K1 Trichoderma spp., Biological control agent, Plant diseases, Disease suppression, Growth promotion, S
PB Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum
LK https://thejaps.org.pk/AbstractView.aspx?mid=2023-JAPS-1252