Question

Which fungus is used as biocontrol agent?

Answer 1

Trichoderma harzianum:

1. It is one of the fungal species that are most frequently used in nature as a biocontrol agent.
2. Many different lineages of Trichoderma, different genera of fungi, are also used.
3. It is a famous fungicide that is used for the treatment of seeds
4. It is used to kill pathogens in the soil.
5. The fungi kill other fungi pathogens too. It binds to them, furthermore twists around them, and generates structures that can enter them. In addition, this fungus stimulates enzymes that crush the fungal cell walls.