Microbial Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, Christ Church College, Kanpur- 208001, U.P.
Online published on 12 September, 2014.
Trichoderma harzianum isolated from rhizosphere soil was screened for its biocontrol potential against wilt pathogen Fusarium oxysporum. It was multiplied on 15 locally available agro-cellulosic wastes. Trichoderma harzianum showed 61 to 71% mycelial inhibition of Fusarium oxysporum. Maximum colony forming units (CFU) were formed on Rice Bran followed by Wheat Bran. Only 8 out of 15 agricultural wastes were able to support shelf life of Trichoderma harzianum for a period of 180 days. The agricultural wastes supporting higher propagule formation and increased shelf life may be used for mass production of bio-agent.
Trichoderma, Mass production, Agro-cellulosic waste, Shelf life
