Protease and chitinase activity of <i>Trichoderma</i> isolates and their synergy with biochar in enhancing chickpea defense related enzymes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Soil-borne pathogens such as Sclerotium rolfsii (Agroathelia rolfsii Sacc.) and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceri pose serious threats to chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) production. Trichoderma spp. are widely recognized in modern agriculture as effective biocontrol agents due to their ability to produce several lytic enzymes, including chitinases, glucanases and proteases, which contribute to the inhibition of plant pathogens.

Objectives

This study aimed to screen Trichoderma isolates for protease and chitinase activity, evaluate their antagonistic potential against two chickpea pathogens, and assess the synergistic effects of Trichoderma and biochar in disease suppression and plant growth promotion. This study

SUBMITTER: Kumari R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12727907 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature