Cellulose decomposing ability of Trichoderma in relation to their saprophytic survival
Issue Date
6-2009
Abstract
Forty one strains of Trichoderma were isolated from four provinces in the Philippines and tested for their cellulose adequacy indices (CAI). T. harzianum strain no. 94-016 with the highest CAI was further tested for its saprophytic colonization in pots relative to the amount of inoculum. The higher the amount of inoculum of T. harzianum strain no. 94-016, the higher percentage colonization of rice straw in the soil. Further tests were done to compare the decomposition of rice straw on the surface and buried in the soil and the effect of moisture on soil decomposition. Buried rice straw inoculated with T. harzianum strain no. 94-016 watered on a daily basis provided better decomposition.
Source or Periodical Title
Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection
ISSN
3235408
Volume
42
Issue
7
Page
698-704
Document Type
Article
College
College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)
Language
English
Subject
Crop residue decomposition, Rice, Rice-based cropping systems, Trichoderma harzianum
Recommended Citation
Christian Joseph R. Cumagun, Judy O. Manalo, Noemi A. Salcedo-Bacalangco & Lina L. Ilag (2009) Cellulose decomposing ability of Trichoderma in relation to their saprophytic survival, Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 42:7, 698-704
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.1080/03235400701492731
Digital Copy
Yes