Organic Amendments and <i>Trichoderma</i> Change the Rhizosphere Microbiome and Improve Cucumber Yield and <i>Fusarium</i> Suppression.

ABSTRACT: Conventional chemical-based control methods for soil-borne diseases often degrade soil quality. The recycling of organic wastes offers a promising solution to simultaneously alleviate environmental pollution and restore soil health. As a beneficial fungus, Trichoderma plays a crucial role in enhancing plant performance. However, knowledge of the mechanisms through which organic wastes and Trichoderma interact to influence plant performance remains limited. We investigated how the combined application of organic wastes (chitin and straw) and a biocontrol fungus (Trichoderma) influenced the rhizosphere microbiome to improve plant performance. Compared with the control, organic waste alone, and Trichoderma alone treatments, the combined application of organic waste

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12694271 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature