Substrate Competition for space and Nutrients :

Trichoderma asperellum colonizes maximum space and absorbs maximum nutrients available at the target site and thereby controls the pathogens by starving them for food and competing for space- Domino effect.

Mycoparasitism :

Trichoderma asperellum is like a prophylactic biological fungicide that attacks disease-causing pathogens before they reach the plant system. It grows fast and coils around the pathogen and penetrates through it. It derives nutrition from the target pathogenic fungus protoplasm and its spores multiply inside target pathogenic fungus body and eventually kill it.

Enzyme production :

Trichoderma asperellum is known to secrete antifungal metabolites which are antagonistic to the pathogenic fungal species and suppress their growth. It also inactivates the pathogen’s enzymes by secreting certain plant growth stimulating substances. A long lasting effect against pathogens is thus observed owing to the secondary metabolite secretion which exhibits antibiosis effect on the pathogen.

Seed and soil borne fungal Pathogens like Fusarium, Pythium, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia, Sclerotium, Macrophomina etc.

Foliar pathogens like Alternaria, Pyricularia, Curvularia, Colletotrichum, Botryodiplodia etc.

Works as Biocontrol Agent (Bio-fungicide):

It keeps away/kills all harmful fungus of Vegetables, Crops & Fruits.

Plant Growth Promoter (Biofertilizer) :

Boost-ups Seeds Germination Rate.

Stimulates root development and increases plant-resistance to stress (like drought, disease).

Increases nutrient uptake from Soil.

Increases number of Tiller of Paddy & other crops.

Releases Enzymes & Plant-growth Hormones.

Tomato, Potato, Chilli, Cucurbits, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, Sugarcane, Maize, Banana, Papaya, Tea, Tobacco, Cotton, Paddy, Soybean, Pulses, Oilseeds, Horticultural & Floriculture Crops.

Fungal biocontrol agent with broad spectrum efficacy.

Decomposes raw organic manure.

Promotes plant growth.

Reduces soil pH thereby amending the soil.

Seed Treatment :

Mix 20gm powder in 100 ml of water and applied on 1 kg of seed uniformly. Shades dry the seeds for 20–30 minutes before sowing. It can be vary with various seed size & Quantity.

Seedlings Treatment :

Dissolve 10gm powder in per lit. Of water, Deep seedling roots for about half an hour in the suspension and transplant immediately.

Nursery seed bed Treatment :

Mix 1kg powder in 25 kg of well decomposed Fym/Compost/Vermi compost and then broadcast or incorporate in soil up to 15 – 20 cm depth.

Soil Drenching :

In absence of FYM, soil of field can be used. 1kg powder Blend thoroughly and broad cast in 1 acre of land before the last ploughing or after first irrigation or Mix 1kg powder in 100 litre of water and drench the soil in 1 acre.

Foliar Treatment :

Mix 3-5gm of powder per liter of water and give foliar spray. Give 2-3 spray at 4-5 days interval. Do not use chemical fungicide at least for 7 days before and after.

Compatible with organic manures and bio-fertilizers.

Don’t mix with chemical fungicides after application of Trichoderma for 4-5 days.

It can be used alternatively with insecticides & Chemical fertilizer.

Don’t put the treated seeds in direct sun rays.

Don’t keep the treated FYM for longer duration.