Characterization and antagonistic potentials of selected rhizosphere Trichoderma species against some Fusarium species.

ABSTRACT: Trichoderma fungi have been proved as efficient bioagents with great antifungal properties while many species in the plant's rhizospheres have been characterized as plant growth-promoting agents. However, many rhizosphere Trichoderma are yet to be fully explored for plant disease management. In this study, Trichoderma species were isolated from the rhizosphere of maize, banana, and cassava, and their biocontrol potentials were screened against some Fusarium species from oak leaves (F2B and F3) and laboratory cultures (Fus 296 and Fus 294). The isolated rhizosphere Trichoderma were identified as Trichoderma virens 1 (TCIV), T. virens 2 (TCVII), T. virens 3 (TMSI), T. hazianum strain 1 (TCVI), T. harzianum strain 2 (TCVIII

SUBMITTER: Olowe OM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9574124 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature