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    Trichoderma: A Powerful Biofungicide for Agriculture

    Posted on : 09 Mar 2025 By : Agri Search (India) Pvt. Ltd.

    Trichoderma is a beneficial fungus widely used in agriculture to control plant diseases, promote growth, and improve soil health.
     Benefits of Trichoderma :
     ✔ Biological Disease Control – Fights fungal pathogens like Fusarium, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia.
     ✔ Enhances Root Growth – Promotes strong and healthy root development.
     ✔ Improves Soil Health – Decomposes organic matter and boosts microbial activity. 
    ✔ Eco-Friendly & Chemical-Free – A natural alternative to chemical fungicides. 
     ✔ Induces Plant Immunity – Strengthens plant resistance against diseases. 

    Uses of Trichoderma in Farming : 
    ✔ Seed Treatment – Coating seeds with Trichoderma prevents early-stage infections. 
    ✔ Soil Application – Mixing with compost or soil improves plant root protection. 
    ✔ Foliar Spray – Sprayed on leaves to prevent fungal attacks.
    ✔ Compost Accelerator – Speeds up the decomposition of organic waste.
     
     How to Apply Trichoderma? 
    ✔ Seed Treatment – Mix 5–10g Trichoderma per kg of seeds. 
    ✔ Soil Drenching – 1 kg Trichoderma per 100 liters of water for field application. 
    ✔ Mix with Organic Manure – 2 kg Trichoderma per ton of compost.