Trichoderma: Beneficial Role in Sustainable Agriculture by Plant Disease Management

Abstract

Trichoderma as biological control agents have been widely used against many plant pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and higher parasitic plants. This species of fungi has been considered to be very beneficial for different levels of life. It features remote sensing and is fast in attacking and suppressing the growth of plant pathogens, and it improves plant growth. It can produce different secondary compounds and readily activates others fungi, producing very significant enzymes, such as chitinase, proteases, and beta-1,3-glucanase, inducing plant defense, systemic resistance, and strong and active competition against plant pathogens. It is party to an important detoxification process to reduce the toxicity secreted by plant pathogens. It is therefore necessary to clarify the significance of Trichoderma in the control of plant diseases that results in improvements in sustainable agriculture. This should include coverage of the different aspects of the interaction between Trichoderma and the various kingdoms of organisms. Here is provided an excellent guide to the importance of Trichoderma as biological control agents (BCAs) in sustainable agriculture through reducing plant diseases and increasing field production. Trichoderma can combine several advantages in one product - the control of different of plant diseases, enhancement of plant growth, and the provision of a clean environment for the benefit of sustainable agriculture.