Potential of Trichoderma asperellum as a Growth Promoter in Hydroponic Lettuce Cultivated in a Floating-Root System.

ABSTRACT: The genus Trichoderma is widely used in agriculture as a biological agent and biofertilizer, enhancing crop yield and quality. However, its use in hydroponic systems is limited. This study evaluated the potential of Trichoderma asperellum as a growth promoter for lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) cv. Starfighter RZ in a floating-root hydroponic system (FHS). T. asperellum strains (TaMFP1 and TaMFP2) were isolated from soil and identified morphologically and molecularly. The experiment used a completely randomized design with the following four treatments (n = 4): root spraying with TaMFP1, TaMFP2, T. harzianum (Trichospore^®), and uninoculated plants (control). After 30 days, morphological, biochemical, and quality parameters were analyzed. All

SUBMITTER: Gutierrez-Chavez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11821087 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature