Life,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 428 - 428
Published: March 8, 2025
Using
beneficial
microorganisms
as
biostimulants
is
a
promising
strategy
to
enhance
crop
growth
and
productivity
in
hydroponic
systems.
Trichoderma
asperellum
has
demonstrated
plant
growth-promoting
effects
soil
cultivation;
however,
its
efficacy
Deep-Water
Culture
(DWC)
systems
remains
underexplored.
This
research
evaluated
the
effect
of
T.
strains
TaMFP1
TaMFP2
on
growth,
nutrient
uptake,
visual
quality
hydroponically
grown
spinach
cv.
Stella
Plus
F-1
(Spinacia
oleracea
L.).
A
randomized
complete
design
was
used,
comparing
inoculated
plants
with
control
commercial
harzianum
product.
After
28
days,
results
showed
that
significantly
increased
height
(23.1%),
collar
diameter
(21.8%),
root
length
(39.6%),
leaf
area
(22.0%),
number
leaves
(18.05),
fresh
biomass
accumulation
(23.5%)
compared
non-inoculated
plants.
Furthermore,
inoculation
improved
yield
by
34.5%,
while
analysis
indicated
enhanced
phosphorus
calcium
uptake.
No
significant
changes
were
observed
photosynthetic
pigment
concentrations,
harvested
unaffected.
These
findings
highlight
potential
sustainable
biostimulant
production.
contribute
developing
microorganism-based
strategies
sustainability
agriculture.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 596 - 596
Published: March 9, 2022
The
increase
in
the
world
population
has
generated
an
important
need
for
both
quality
and
quantity
agricultural
products,
which
led
to
a
significant
surge
use
of
chemical
pesticides
fight
crop
diseases.
Consumers,
however,
have
become
very
concerned
recent
years
over
side
effects
fungicides
on
human
health
environment.
As
result,
research
into
alternative
solutions
protect
crops
been
imposed
attracted
wide
attention
from
researchers
worldwide.
Among
these
alternatives,
biological
controls
through
beneficial
microorganisms
gained
considerable
importance,
whilst
several
control
agents
(BCAs)
screened,
among
them
Bacillus,
Pantoea,
Streptomyces,
Trichoderma,
Clonostachys,
Pseudomonas,
Burkholderia,
certain
yeasts.
At
present,
biopesticide
products
developed
marketed
either
leaf
diseases,
root
or
fruit
storage
However,
no
positive
correlation
observed
between
number
screened
BCAs
available
products.
Therefore,
this
review
emphasizes
development
biofungicides
screening
marketing
problems
that
hinder
their
development.
Finally,
particular
was
given
gaps
sector
factors
hamper
its
development,
particularly
terms
efficacy
legislation
procedures.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(4), P. 2329 - 2329
Published: Feb. 19, 2022
Rhizosphere
filamentous
fungi
of
the
genus
Trichoderma,
a
dominant
component
various
soil
ecosystem
mycobiomes,
are
characterized
by
ability
to
colonize
plant
roots.
Detailed
knowledge
properties
including
metabolic
activity
and
type
interaction
with
plants
other
microorganisms,
can
ensure
its
effective
use
in
agriculture.
The
growing
interest
application
Trichoderma
results
from
their
direct
indirect
biocontrol
potential
against
wide
range
phytopathogens.
They
act
through
complex
mechanisms,
such
as
mycoparasitism,
degradation
pathogen
cell
walls,
competition
for
nutrients
space,
induction
resistance.
With
constant
exposure
variety
pathogens,
especially
fungi,
increased
resistance
pathogens
chemical
pesticides,
main
challenge
is
develop
biological
protection
alternatives.
Among
non-pathogenic
seems
be
best
candidate
green
technologies
due
biofertilization
biostimulatory
potential.
Most
species
belong
growth-promoting
that
produce
phytohormones
1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate
(ACC)
deaminase
enzyme.
In
present
review,
current
status
gathered,
which
relevant
growth
stimulation
fungal
Plant Stress,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. 100455 - 100455
Published: April 2, 2024
Trichoderma
spp.
represents
a
group
of
advantageous
soil-borne
microorganisms
known
for
their
capacity
to
enhance
soil
quality,
facilitate
plant
growth,
and
serve
as
biocontrol
agents
against
various
diseases.
Employing
direct
antagonism
competition,
particularly
within
the
rhizosphere,
orchestrates
microbial
interactions,
shaping
microbiome.
This
review
comprehensively
explores
potential
applications
role
in
fostering
sustainable
agriculture.
The
initial
focus
is
on
how
contribute
growth
development,
especially
under
biotic
abiotic
stress
conditions,
provide
protection
pathogens.
article
delves
into
diverse
species
agriculture,
encompassing
use
agents,
biofertilizers,
seed
treatments,
collectively
contributing
sustainability
agricultural
practices.
A
thorough
examination
advantages
challenges
associated
with
utilization
agriculture
presented,
including
its
impact
fungal
bacterial
communities
soil,
crucial
safeguarding
preserving
health.
Notably,
chemicals,
fungicides,
pose
threat
species.
Despite
these
challenges,
highlights
numerous
benefits
integrating
emphasizing
improving
enhancing
productivity,
reducing
reliance
chemical
pesticides.
communication
capabilities
plants,
whether
through
root
colonization
or
acting
an
endophyte,
further
solidify
agent
promoter
crop
safety,
affordability,
efficacy,
eco-friendly
nature
position
them
promising
choice
expansion.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(2), P. 737 - 737
Published: Jan. 10, 2022
Rice,
the
main
staple
food
for
about
half
of
world's
population,
has
had
growth
its
production
stagnate
in
last
two
decades.
One
ways
to
further
improve
rice
is
enhance
associations
between
plants
and
microbiome
that
exists
around,
on,
inside
plant.
This
article
reviews
recent
developments
understanding
how
microorganisms
exert
positive
influences
on
plant
growth,
production,
health,
focusing
particularly
rice.
A
variety
microbial
species
taxa
reside
rhizosphere
phyllosphere
also
have
multiple
roles
as
symbiotic
endophytes
while
living
within
tissues
even
cells.
They
alter
morphology
host
plants,
their
yield,
reduce
vulnerability
biotic
abiotic
stresses.
The
findings
both
agronomic
molecular
analysis
show
which
regulate
physiological
traits,
signaling
plants.
However,
many
significant
scientific
questions
remain
be
resolved.
Advancements
high-throughput
multi-omics
technologies
can
used
elucidate
mechanisms
involved
microbial-rice
associations.
Prospectively,
use
inoculants
associated
approaches
offers
some
new,
cost-effective,
more
eco-friendly
practices
increasing
production.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 6434 - 6434
Published: May 24, 2023
The
negative
impact
of
chemical
pesticides
on
the
environment
and
human
health
has
contributed
to
introduction
legal
regulations
that
ensure
reduction
in
use
agrochemicals
favor
biological
products.
existing
review
literature,
including
our
research,
clearly
shows
ideal
biocontrol
agents
are
Trichoderma
fungi.
production
antibiotics,
lytic
enzymes
degrading
cell
walls
plant
pathogens,
or
inducing
a
defense
response
plants
just
some
features
supporting
wide
these
microorganisms
sustainable
agriculture.
It
is
estimated
currently
about
60%
biofungicides
used
eliminate
fungal
pathogens
produced
based
sp.
strains.
Diversity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 734 - 734
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Maintaining
soil
health
is
fundamental
to
sustaining
agricultural
productivity,
however,
the
intricate
role
of
microbial
diversity
in
this
process
not
fully
understood.
Current
research
acknowledges
that
microorganisms
including
bacteria,
fungi,
and
archaea
are
pivotal
driving
essential
functions
such
as
nutrient
cycling,
organic
matter
decomposition,
disease
suppression.
However,
impacts
global
environmental
changes
intensive
practices
on
these
remain
a
critical
gap
literature.
This
significant
because
decline
could
severely
compromise
health,
consequently
crop
productivity.
Here,
we
provide
comprehensive
review
factors
influencing
examine
their
implications
for
performance.
We
assess
both
natural
pH,
moisture,
temperature,
vegetation
type
well
human-induced
tillage
systems
fertilizer
application.
The
synthesizes
recent
findings
how
shape
communities
functional
roles
structure
formation,
Our
analysis
highlights
mechanisms
by
which
enhances
plant
growth
yield,
addressing
understanding
direct
links
between
outcomes.
underscore
urgent
need
sustainable
protect
enhance
safeguard
long-term
fertility
By
challenges
manipulating
integrating
ecology
with
management
practices,
advances
our
ability
sustain
face
changes.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 382 - 382
Published: Jan. 26, 2025
The
genus
Trichoderma
is
widely
used
in
agriculture
as
a
biological
agent
and
biofertilizer,
enhancing
crop
yield
quality.
However,
its
use
hydroponic
systems
limited.
This
study
evaluated
the
potential
of
asperellum
growth
promoter
for
lettuce
(Lactuca
sativa
L.)
cv.
Starfighter
RZ
floating-root
system
(FHS).
T.
strains
(TaMFP1
TaMFP2)
were
isolated
from
soil
identified
morphologically
molecularly.
experiment
completely
randomized
design
with
following
four
treatments
(n
=
4):
root
spraying
TaMFP1,
TaMFP2,
harzianum
(Trichospore®),
uninoculated
plants
(control).
After
30
days,
morphological,
biochemical,
quality
parameters
analyzed.
All
significantly
increased
plant
height
(19.0%),
length
(25.7%),
total
fresh
biomass
(76.4%),
dry
(82.63%),
number
leaves
(18.18%).
nitrate
levels
unaffected
by
TaMFP1
while
Trichospore®
reduced
content
24.94%.
foliar
nitrogen
specific
treatments,
though
phosphorus
magnesium
decreased.
Visual
traits,
including
appearance
firmness,
remained
unchanged.
TaMFP2
enhanced
vegetative
without
compromising
quality,
demonstrating
their
sustainable
tools
production
controlled
environments.
