There are several species of Trichoderma fungi that are used as biofertilizers. Trichoderma has many benefits in farming, agriculture and home gardening.
Trichoderma Fungi
Trichoderma species are the most prevalent type of fungi in soils and they are present worldwide in almost all soil types. They are microscopic and are generally considered virulent plant symbionts. In other words, they form a symbiotic, or mutually beneficial, relationship with plants. This symbiotic relationship is what biofertilizers try to exploit. The idea is simple, by adding more Trichoderma the plant receives more benefit.
Benefits of Trichoderma
1.Grows on roots, guard them against replant diseases and
soilborne diseases.
2.Controls diseases caused by Rhizoctonia, Pythium,
Fusarium, Thielaviopsis, and Cylindrocladium.
3.Promote the growth of root system , enhance the effect
of absorbing nutrients and moisture, increase the yield and
quality.
Trichoderma Species Used as Biofertilizers
Most of the Trichoderma species listed here provide the benefits from above. I’ll talk a bit about the additional benefits of some of the fungi. It’s important to note that Trichoderma applications can be made as seed treatment, as a foliar treatment, or as a drench treatment.
Trichoderma harzianum
Trichoderma harzianum is a fungus that is also used as a fungicide. It is used for foliar application, seed treatment and soil treatment for suppression of various disease causing fungal pathogens.
Trichoderma viride
When it is used as a seed treatment, increases the germination rate in a number of crops.Trichoderma viride is a fungus and a biofungicide.Trichoderma reesi
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