Isolation and Mass Production of Trichoderma

Methods Mol Biol. 2016:1477:13-20. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-6367-6_2.

Abstract

Members of the genus Trichoderma comprise the majority of commercial fungal biocontrol agents of plant diseases. As such, there is a wealth of information available on the analysis of their biocontrol potential and the mechanisms behind their superior abilities. This chapter aims to summarize the most common methods utilized within a Trichoderma biocontrol program for the isolation, identification, and mass propagation of individual strains.

Keywords: Conidia; Conidial propagation; Identification; Isolation; Trichoderma.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Batch Cell Culture Techniques*
  • Biological Control Agents*
  • Oryza / microbiology
  • Plant Diseases / microbiology
  • Plant Diseases / prevention & control
  • Plant Roots / microbiology
  • Rhizosphere
  • Soil Microbiology
  • Spores, Fungal
  • Trichoderma / growth & development*
  • Trichoderma / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Biological Control Agents