Review Article
A Review on the Overview of Trichoderma - A Versatile Biocontrol Agent and Plant Growth Promotor
Yogasankari Raju
,
Ganesh Punamalai*
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
19-25
Received:
22 March 2025
Accepted:
3 April 2025
Published:
27 April 2025
Abstract: Trichoderma is an economically important microorganism that arises from farming fields to industry. Trichoderma species are beneficial microorganisms in agro-ecosystems, enhancing soil health, promoting crop growth, and encouraging the uptake and utilization of micro- and macronutrients through mutualistic endophytic associations. It regulates microbial interactions and influences the soil microbiome through direct antagonism and competition, particularly in the rhizosphere. Trichoderma species serve as biocontrol agents and enhancers of plant growth, highlighting their pivotal role in advancing sustainable agricultural practices. This study explored the ecological flexibility of Trichoderma, which thrives in soil and forms beneficial relationships with plants, leading to improved nutrient uptake, increased crop yields, and greater disease resistance. This review discusses the potential of Trichoderma in promoting plant growth through the solubilization of nutrients and the production of phytohormones, reducing the reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. As eco-friendly substitutions to conventional chemical pesticides in disease management and crop development, biocontrol agents have gained prominence. Species of Trichoderma possess grown into a flexible tool for biocontrol, biofertilization, and phyto-stimulation, and they assemble a key microbial community that impacts climate-resilient agriculture. Recent studies have highlighted Trichoderma's capacity to improve soil health and establish sustainable farming methods, making it an essential element in tackling environmental sustainability and food production problems.
Abstract: Trichoderma is an economically important microorganism that arises from farming fields to industry. Trichoderma species are beneficial microorganisms in agro-ecosystems, enhancing soil health, promoting crop growth, and encouraging the uptake and utilization of micro- and macronutrients through mutualistic endophytic associations. It regulates micr...
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Review Article
The Role of Microbiomes in Plant Health and Disease Management
Tsigehana Yewste*
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
26-35
Received:
23 December 2024
Accepted:
23 January 2025
Published:
14 May 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.fem.20251102.12
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Abstract: Microbiomes, the diverse communities of microorganisms residing in and around plants, play a critical role in shaping plant health and disease outcomes. These microbial communities, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea, interact with plants in complex ways, influencing nutrient uptake, growth, stress tolerance, and disease resistance. Beneficial microbes within the plant microbiome can enhance plant resilience by promoting growth, outcompeting pathogens, and activating plant immune responses. In contrast, pathogenic microbes can disrupt plant health, leading to disease outbreaks that impact agricultural productivity. The dynamic balance between beneficial and harmful microorganisms is crucial for disease management strategies. Advances in microbiome research have highlighted the potential of microbiome-based approaches, such as microbial inoculants and biocontrol agents, to manage plant diseases sustainably. Understanding the mechanisms governing plant-microbe interactions can lead to innovative solutions for integrated disease management, enhancing crop protection while minimizing reliance on chemical pesticides. This review explores the multifaceted roles of plant-associated microbiomes in health and disease, emphasizing their potential in sustainable agriculture and future crop protection strategies.
Abstract: Microbiomes, the diverse communities of microorganisms residing in and around plants, play a critical role in shaping plant health and disease outcomes. These microbial communities, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea, interact with plants in complex ways, influencing nutrient uptake, growth, stress tolerance, and disease resistance. Be...
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