Currently, plant diseases and insect infestations are mainly controlled by the extraneous
application of pesticides. Unfortunately, the indiscriminate use of such agrochemicals can …

A major current challenge is to increase the food production while preserving natural
resources. Agricultural practices that enhance the productivity and progressively improve the …

Trichoderma is a genus of common filamentous fungi that display a remarkable range of
lifestyles and interactions with other fungi, animals and plants. Because of their ability to …

Biocontrol fungi (BCF) are agents that control plant diseases. These include the well-known
Trichoderma spp. and the recently described Sebacinales spp. They have the ability to …

Fungal species belonging to the genus Trichoderma are worldwide in occurrence and easily
isolated from soil, decaying wood, and other forms of plant organic matter. They are, for the …

Root-knot nematodes (RKN) are sedentary parasites of the roots of plants and are
considered some of the most damaging pests in agriculture. Since RKN target the root …

Application of organic soil amendments is a traditional control method for plant–parasitic
nematodes and it is considered a part of nematode-management programs. A variety of …

Rhizophora mucronata is an important ecosystem entity of the Malaysian mangrove forest.
Since the species grows in a harsh environment, any organism that is isolated from this …

Fertilizers supply essential plant nutrients, mainly nitrogen (N), potassium (K) and
phosphorous (P). These fertilizers increase the yield of the crop but they cause several …

Trichoderma spp. have been widely used as antagonistic fungal agents against several
pests as well as plant growth enhancers. Faster metabolic rates, anti-microbial metabolites …