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THE BENEFITS OF TRICHODERMA

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THE BENEFITS OF TRICHODERMA

The presence of Trichoderma species in the soil is very important as they can be used as biological agents that help in controlling many plant diseases and also there is a growth in the root of the plant promoting capabilities. Two of the widely found fungal species in agriculture trends are Trichoderma viride and Trichoderma harzianum.

 

Due to issues in agriculture, the future of environment safety and food production is in danger. The excessive use of chemical fertilizers exposes living organisms to the high toxicity of chemical compounds. Another issue is agricultural waste polluting the environment.


Trichoderma acts as a biological agent that regulates the root architecture, increases the length of lateral roots, and is effective in nutrient uptake by the plant. They are free-living fungi commonly found in soil. Let's go through some benefits of Trichoderma.

 

1: Act as a promoter of plant growth

Phosphate and macronutrients are solubilized by Trichoderma. The use of Trichoderma strains with plants such as grasses improves the number of deep roots, which increases the plant's ability to withstand drought. This process increases the availability of nutrients in the soil for plants to absorb and use.

 

2: Protect from harmful fungi

To decrease the effect of synthetic substances, organic growers often use biopesticides which are naturally occurring substances that help to control and treat pests.Trichoderma acts as a biopesticide and the growers can use it if they are dealing with harmful fungi. Trichoderma attack the harmful fungi that cause common plant diseases.

 

3: Improves crop yield

Trichoderma is present in soil either naturally or added to soil the effective strains of Trichoderma. Itis used as a biofertilizer in almost every crop with or without amendments. It positively impacts the growth in the case ofcrops like tomato, groundnut, cotton, sugar beet, sunflower, etc. They help in improving crop yield and performance mainly by the ability to degrade complex organic compounds present in the soil.

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4: Suppresses plant diseases

It not only stimulates plant growth but also suppresses plant diseases with the help of one or more - direct or indirect mechanisms. Species of Trichoderma strains can be used against many soil-borne pathogenic fungi like Scelerotia, Phytophthora, etc.

Trichoderma is said to be toxic to free-living plant-parasitic nematodes found in the soil and plant root zones.


Trichoderma strains have enormous advantages in the agricultural industry. It is environmentally friendly and also enhances plant growth. Additionally, it has the ability to degrade various insecticides.

To get the best quality Trichoderma products you can contact IPL biologicals.


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