Trichoderma cf. asperellum and plant-based titanium dioxide nanoparticles initiate morphological and biochemical modifications in Hordeum vulgare L. against Bipolaris sorokiniana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spot blotch is a serious foliar disease of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) plants caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana, which is a hemibiotrophic ascomycete that has a global impact on productivity. Some Trichoderma spp. is a promising candidate as a biocontrol agent as well as a plant growth stimulant. Also, the application of nanomaterials in agriculture limits the use of harmful agrochemicals and helps improve the yield of different crops. The current study was carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of Trichoderma. cf. asperellum and the biosynthesized titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO₂ NPs) to manage the spot blotch disease of barley caused by B. sorokiniana and to assess the plant's innate defense response.

Results

Aloe vera L. aqueous leaf extract was

SUBMITTER: Metwally RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10873961 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature