Trichoderma- from lab bench to field application: Looking back over 50 years

• Published in: Frontiers in agronomy Vol. 4
• Main Authors: Dutta, Pranab, Deb, Lipa, Pandey, Abhay K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 03.10.2022
• Subjects: disease control; ecology; industrial application; microbial biocontrol agents; mode of action

Biological control of plant pathogens has become increasingly possible with the use of fungi, which have a high reproductive rate (both sexually and asexually) and a short generation time and are very specific to their target. Trichoderma species are found in diverse habitats and experience various...