Tijjani Rufai Buhari

Trichoderma - The Most Widely Used Fungicide - IntechOpen 2019 - 1 electronic resource (116 p.)

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Trichoderma is a genus of fungi that are present in all soils, where they are the most prevalent culturable fungi. They are also the most successful biofungicides used in today's agriculture. These green-colored fungi are well known for their antifungal and plant-growth-stimulating effects. This book provides comprehensive information on Trichoderma and its use in medical, agricultural and industrial applications. Section I focuses mainly on identification of Trichoderma species, and Section II is concerned with Trichoderma as a biological control agent. Chapters in these sections cover topics ranging from taxonomic status and biodiversity to biochemical analysis and bio-control application.


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intechopen.77912 9781789239171 9781838818555 9781789239188

10.5772/intechopen.77912 doi

Life Sciences Plant Biology Mycetology Agricultural and Biological Sciences