Combined Effect of Trichoderma viride with Other Phosphate Solubilizing Microorganisms on Soil Nutrient Availability and Uptake by Rice Plant | chapter 4 | Scientific Research, New Technologies and Applications Vol. 4

The present study highlights the combined effect of Trichoderma viride (T.V) with other Phosphate Solubilizing Microorganisms (PSM) on soil nutrient availability and uptake by Rice plants. T.V is widely used in the field of Soil science for its various contribution to agriculture. It makes soil nutrients available and therefore in this research, utilization of T.V is done along with other PSM to solubilize phosphorus(P). PSMs are ubiquitous, whose number varies from soil to soil and help in the mineralization of organic P in the soil. The present work was conducted under lower Gangetic alluvial at the Agricultural Experimental Station of Calcutta University, Baruipur, 24 Parganas (South), West Bengal in a Rice plant. The experiment was carried out with six treatments(T) replicated four times, T1@Trichoderma viride (T.V), T2@ Azotobacter chroococcum (A.C)+ Trichoderma viride (T.V), T3@ Pseudomonas striata (P.S) + Trichoderma viride (T.V), T4@Azotobacter chroococcum (A.C) + Pseudomonas striata (P.S)+ Trichoderma viride (T.V), T5@ Azotobacter chroococcum (A.C) and T6@Azotobacter chroococcum (A.C) + Pseudomonas striata (P.S). Out of the six treatments, T3 which received T.V and P.S showed the highest Carbon(c), P and Potassium(K) content and T6 showed the highest nitrogen(N) content in the soil. P availability is increased with the application of T.V and the combination of T.V with other PSM shows even higher solubilization of P in the soil.

 

Author (s) Details

Tabitha Donbiaksiam
Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, FGI, CAS, Hengbung, India.

 

Nongmaithem Jyotsna
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Senapati, India.

 

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Unveiling Trichoderma's Secrets: Transforming Plant Health Management | Chapter 2 | Research Advances and Challenges in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 9

 

The use of chemical pesticides in agricultural practices has led to significant concerns related to health and the environment in the last few decades. Consequently, there has been a growing interest in finding alternative approaches for controlling pests and diseases that are effective and environmentally friendly. Among these alternatives, Trichoderma has gained attention due to its remarkable ability to combat various crop pathogens in sustainable form. This study aims to evaluate the revolutionary role of Trichoderma in sustainable plant health management. Biocontrol agents have gained prominence as eco-friendly substitutes for conventional chemical pesticides in disease management and crop improvement. T. harzianum a common filamentous fungus, has emerged as a promising biocontrol agent due to its multifaceted strategies for suppressing diseases and promoting crop growth. Through improving nutrient absorption, enhancing soil structure, and producing growth-promoting chemicals like auxins and cytokinins, Trichoderma promotes plant growth. The effectiveness of Trichoderma in treating a variety of plant diseases brought on by bacteria, nematodes, and fungi has been proven through field research. Trichoderma offers long-lasting protection by establishing a beneficial presence early in the plant's life cycle, whether it is applied as a foliar spray, soil treatment, or seed treatment. In conclusion, Trichoderma holds immense potential as a biocontrol agent to safeguard crops sustainably. Trichoderma species play a pivotal role in managing plant diseases due to their versatile mechanisms. As global agriculture seeks alternatives to chemical pesticides, leveraging Trichoderma's potential offers a valuable avenue toward resilient and environmentally safe crop production.

 

Author(s)details:-

 

Ankit Kumar Singh
ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal, (Haryana) 132001, India and CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, (Haryana) 125 004, India.

 

Ramji Singh
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh 250110, India.

 

Pooshpendra Singh Dixit
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ganivan, Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh) 210 206, India.

 

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