Isolation, identification and mass multiplication of Trichodermaan important bio-control agent

Abstract

Overuse of chemical pesticides has polluted the environment, thus there has been a resurgence of
interest in integrated pest management, in which bio-pesticides are employed instead of chemical
ones. When it comes to combating various plant infections, the fungus Trichoderma candidum
shows promise as a bio-control agent. The key difficulty involved in mass production and
application of biocontrol agent are selection of effective strains, development cost efficient
procedures, for mass multiplication, effective ways for storage, transportation and its formulation.
This research investigates the viability of using various types of trash, including food scraps and
compost, as substrates for the rapid proliferation of Trichoderma candidum, and results in a
practical, adaptable production approach.