Penn State researchers found that certain Trichoderma fungi can boost tomato growth and alter soil bacterial communities, offering potential as a biological alternative to chemical fungicides.

Trichoderma species—a common fungus found in soils—have varying abilities to promote tomato plant growth and differentially ...

The genus Trichoderma comprises filamentous fungi that have emerged as pivotal agents in sustainable agriculture. Their multifaceted roles encompass biocontrol, plant growth stimulation, and disease ...

Penn State researchers have identified Trichoderma fungi strains that enhance tomato growth and alter soil bacteria ...

Farmers have long fought a quiet war against the fungi that rot crops in fields and storage sheds. Each year, these diseases destroy harvests of lettuce, beans, oilseed rape, wheat, and many other ...

Trichoderma spp. are globally distributed and are considered significant fungal resources. They are widely studied and applied due to their economic and ecological importance, offering numerous ...

Now, in this new study published in the journal Biology Letters, scientists examined if the fungus Trichoderma harzianum benefited from similar sonic vibes—and this sample subject wasn’t chosen at ...

This study is led by Dr. Wen-Bing Yin and Dr. Jie Fan from the Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The genus Trichoderma is widely recognized for its critical role in sustainable ...