Exploring Trichoderma Diversity in the Western Ghats of India
Author Information
Author(s): Manzar Nazia, Kashyap Abhijeet Shankar, Roy Manish, Sharma Pawan Kumar, Srivastava Alok Kumar
Primary Institution: ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, Maunath Bhanjan, India
Hypothesis
What is the biocontrol efficacy of Trichoderma isolates against Maydis Leaf Blight disease in maize?
Conclusion
The study identified three novel Trichoderma isolates and demonstrated their potential for biocontrol and promoting maize growth.
Supporting Evidence
- A total of 260 Trichoderma spp. isolates were studied.
- 9% of the isolates exhibited strong biocontrol potential.
- Three novel isolates were reported for the first time from the Western Ghats.
- Seed biopriming with Trichoderma strain TR11 reduced the disease index to 32.92%.
- Defensive enzyme activities increased 2.5–4.2-fold in various treatments.
Takeaway
Scientists studied different types of Trichoderma fungi in India to see how well they can help plants grow and fight off diseases.
Methodology
The study involved collecting soil samples, isolating Trichoderma species, and assessing their biocontrol potential against Bipolaris maydis through various biochemical assays.
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