Question

Where Can Trichoderma Species Commonly Be Seen?

Answer 1

Trichoderma sp. :

1. Genus Trichoderma includes fungi of the family Hypocreaceae.
2. These are soil-based fungi.
3. These fungi are found to be symbiotic with plant roots.
4. These avirulent fungi do not cause disease to plants.
5. It has immense agricultural importance as it acts as a fungicide even after being a fungus.
6. It is easy to culture and grows.
7. Due to its symbiotic nature, it helps plants uptake nutrients.
8. It can be easily found in forest or agricultural soil due to symbiosis.
9. It also can survive on bark or decaying wood.
10. If fungus disease attacks a plant root, Trichoderma destroys the fungi and saves plant sp.
11. There are many species included under the genus Trichoderma.
12. Examples, Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma viride, Trichoderma asperellum, etc.

Final answer:

Trichoderma sp. can commonly see in the soil near plant rhizosphere or decaying wood.