Biotechnology and Environmental applications of Trichoderma spp.
Waill A. Elkhateeb, Marwa O. Elnahas, Ghoson M. Daba, A. A. Zohri
Abstract
The genus Trichoderma is multicultural soil-borne fungi found in different ecosystems. They are highly successful colonizers of their habitats. Genus Trichoderma is capable of dealing with various environments such as compost, agricultural soils, rhizosphere, and waste material. Therefore, different strains of Trichoderma have been applied in agriculture, bioremediation, waste management, and biotechnology. Many Trichoderma species act as biological control agents and plant growth promoters. Additionally, the genus Trichoderma is a new fungal source for the production of cyclosporin A as well as various hydrolytic enzymes with industrial importance.
Topics & Concepts
TrichodermaRhizosphereCompostBioremediationBiotechnologyAgricultureBiologyGenusBiological pest controlSoil waterCellulaseBotanyAgronomyEcologyHydrolysisBacteriaContaminationGeneticsBiochemistryPlant tissue culture and regenerationBiofuel production and bioconversionPlant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity