Trichoderma
- 2. WHAT IS TRICHODERMA WHAT IS TRICHODERMA A free-living fungus found in common soil and root ecosystems A fungus that hastens decomposition of agricultural wastes A fungus that act as biological control agent of soilborne pathogens
- 7. BENEFITS OF TRICHODERMA 1. AS DECOMPOSER 2. AS BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENT
- 9. Composting is a way of harnessing the natural process of decomposition to speed up the decay of waste.
- 10. TYPES OF COMPOSTING PROCESS Passive – composting method through decomposition - involves the least amount of time and energy Active – it involves your taking actions to help the process go faster. - involves the use of micro and macro organisms
- 11. Animal Manure Trichoderma Animal Manure Trichoderma Animal Manure Trichoderma COMPOSTING WITH TRICHODERMA
- 12. Compost – mixture of decayed or decaying organic matter used to fertilize soil, usually made by gathering plant material, such as leaves, grass clippings, and vegetable peels, into a pile or bin and letting it decompose as a result of the action of aerobic bacteria, fungi, and other organisms. BENEFITS OF COMPOST 1. Improves soil fertility, soil tilt and structure 2. Supplies nutrients for crops 3. Supports living organisms 4. Improves buffer capacity of the soil 5. Provide biological control to pests and diseases
- 28. Seed treatment Nursery treatment Root dip Soil treatment Plant treatment MEANS OF APPLICATION OF TRICHODERMA
- 29. Moderate moisture Temperature between 15-30 degrees Morning or evening application High soil organic matter content (humic acid) pH range of 5.5 -7.0 Low chlorine FAVORABLE CONDITIONS TO APPLY TRICHODERMA
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