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VOL. 10, ISSUE 5 (2025)
Mass production of Trichoderma viride a sustainable strategy for large-scale production
Authors
Kashish Raza, Kanchan Awasthi, Madhu Prakash Srivastava, Neeraj Jain
Abstract
The growing dependence on
synthetic agrochemicals has raised significant ecological concerns, driving the
shift towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural
practices. Among the various biocontrol agents, Trichoderma viride stands
out due to its remarkable antagonistic activity against a broad spectrum of
phytopathogens and its capacity to enhance plant growth. This study
investigates the mass production of T. viride on maize grains as
a substrate under controlled laboratory conditions. The initial stage involved
the cultivation of T. viride on Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) to
establish a pure culture, which was then used to inoculate sterilized maize
grains for large-scale production. The growth of T. viride on the
maize substrate was monitored, revealing a consistent colonization pattern,
with an average growth rate of 56.6% by the tenth day. The fungal biomass was
subsequently formulated into a talc-based carrier, and its viability,
environmental tolerance, and compatibility with commonly used agrochemicals
were evaluated. The results demonstrate that T. viride can be
efficiently mass-produced on maize, with the potential to serve as a
sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides in integrated pest
and disease management strategies. This research underscores the viability of T.
viride for large-scale application in organic and sustainable
agriculture.
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Pages:5-9
How to cite this article:
Kashish Raza, Kanchan Awasthi, Madhu Prakash Srivastava, Neeraj Jain "Mass production of <i>Trichoderma viride</i> a sustainable strategy for large-scale production". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 10, Issue 5, 2025, Pages 5-9
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