Advances in Formulation of Trichoderma for Biocontrol
Issue Date
2-2014
Abstract
The success of the fungal biological control agent Trichoderma in managing plant diseases depends not only on its highly effective propagules and biocontrol mechanisms but also its formulation and delivery systems in relation to the crop, disease and to the environment. Two major types of formulation are commonly used: solid and liquid formulation. To prolong shelf life and enhance application efficiency of Trichoderma, microencapsulation has been developed. The modes of delivery and application of Trichoderma focus on seed treatment employing techniques in seed technology such as solid matrix priming, liquid coating and double coating. The development of biological control systems in formulation of Trichoderma is essential to promote sustainable plant disease management. © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Source or Periodical Title
Biotechnology and Biology of Trichoderma
Page
527-531
Document Type
Book Chapter
Language
English
Subject
Delivery systems, Enhancement, Liquid formulation, Microencapsulation, Solid formulation, Sustainable plant disease management, Trichoderma
Recommended Citation
Cumagun, CJ.R. (2014). Advances in Formulation of Trichoderma for Biocontrol. In: Editor(s): Vijai K. Gupta, M.S., Herrera-Estrella, A., Upadhyay, R.S., Druzhinina, I., Tuohy, M.G. Biotechnology and Biology of Trichoderma, Elsevier. doi:10.1016/B978-0-444-59576-8.00039-4.
Identifier
doi:10.1016/B978-0-444-59576-8.00039-4.
Digital Copy
yes