1Department of Soil and Water Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21545, Egypt
2Department of Botany, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum, 63514, Egypt
3Department of Nematology Research, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt
4Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21545, Egypt
*Corresponding Author: Eman F.A. Awad-Allah, Department of Soil and Water Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria, 21545, Egypt, Email: eman.awadallah@alexu.edu.eg
Online published on 10 July, 2023.
In agro-ecosystems, Trichoderma species are beneficial microorganisms that improve soil health and crop development. They form mutualistic endophytic relationships with a wide range of plant species, promoting host growth, protecting against pathogen attack, and improving micro-and macronutrient uptake and use efficiency. As a result, they should be promoted because they have the potential to improve agricultural sustainability while reducing the use of harmful chemicals in agriculture. This review provides an overview of the current and potential applications of Trichoderma species for sustainable agriculture, their beneficial roles and how they can be used to boost plant growth and crop yield.
Antagonistic activity, Biofortification, Biopriming, Endophytes, Sustainability
