The loss of organic material from the roots provides the energy for the development of active
microbial populations in the rhizosphere around the root. Generally, saproptrophs or …

Structural and functional genomics investigations are making an important impact on the
current understanding and application of microbial agents used for plant disease control …

Vegetable crops are grown worldwide as a source of nutrients and fiber in the human diet.
Fungal plant pathogens can cause devastation in these crops under appropriate …

ABSTRACT A light sphagnum peat mix inoculated with Trichoderma hamatum 382
consistently provided a significant (P= 0.05) degree of protection against bacterial spot of …

Microorganisms promised to lead the bio-based revolution for a more sustainable
agriculture. Beneficial microorganisms could be a valid alternative to the use of chemical …

Suppressive compost provides an environment in which plant disease development is
reduced, even in the presence of a pathogen and a susceptible host. Despite the numerous …

Several factors affect the ability of Trichoderma spp. to provide systemic disease control.
This paper focuses on the role of the substrate in which plants are grown, resistance of the …

Phytophthora root rot, crown rot, leaf and stem blight, and fruit rot of cucumber can cause
serious losses, and are difficult to control. Although composts can be used successfully for …

Various Trichoderma species possess significance in agricultural systems as biofertilizers or
biocontrol agents (BCAs). Besides these beneficial features, certain Trichoderma species …

Potting mixes prepared with dark, highly decomposed Sphagnum peat, with light, less
decomposed Sphagnum peat, or with composted pine bark, all three of which were …