Biological Seed Treatments using Trichoderma harzianum for Horticultural Crops

Abstract

B iological control or biocontrol has the potential to replace or augment conventional plant disease management practices based on the use of synthetic pesticides, Biocontrol provides a nonpolluting means for control of plant pathogens through the use of indigenous or genetically modified organisms. Biological control practices are consistent with the goals of sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management to minimize the use of synthetic pesticides. Biological control agents or bioprotectants may be used alone or in combination with specific chemical pesticides that are compatible with the bioprotectant. Thus, biocontrol has the potential for commercial use; however, a comprehensive system must be in place to ensure adequate plant protection under a wide range of field conditions. Three components are necessary for effective implementation of biological control: 1) a superior bioprotectant, 2) a process to produce large quantities of effective propagules, and 3) a delivery system that permits full expression of the biological control properties of the strain (Jin et

Factors Affecting Mechanical Coating of Fennel Seeds

“…Film-coated seeds have better flow characteristics in the planter (Hill, 1997) due to reduced friction between seeds. Film coating provides an ideal method for the application of chemical and / or biological seed treatments (Taylor et al, 1994 andMcGee, 1995). Relatively high loading rates of plant protectants can be applied with film coating.…”

Efficacy of soil application with Trichoderma harzianum T22 and some selected soil amendments on Fusarium wilt of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)

“…Other bio-control fungi, such as Trichoderma and Gliocladium spp., have been used to control a variety of fungal pathogens, including Rhizoctonia, Pythium, Sclerotinia, Sclerotium and Fusarium spp. (Lumsden and Locke, 1989;Harman, 1991;Taylor et al, 1994;Lewis et al, 1996), and may also be effective against Fusarium wilt diseases (Marois et al, 1981;Sivan and Chet, 1993;Datnoff et. al., 1995;Zhang et.…”

Antagonism ofTrichodermaorGliocladiumSpecies on Two Phytopathogenic Species ofFusarium

“…Biocontrol fungi, such as Trichoderma and Gliocladium spp., have been used to control a variety of fungal pathogens, including Rhizoctonia, Pythium, Sclerotinia, Sclerotium, and Fusarium spp. (Howell, 2002;Howell et al, 2000;Harman, 1991;Lewis et al, 1996;Lewis et al, 1993;Taylor et al, 1994). Trichoderma and Gliocladium may also be effective against Fusarium wilt diseases (Datnoff et al, 1995;Sivan and Chet, 1993;Zhang et al, 1996).…”