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Investigating Plant Growth Promoting Properties of Trichoderma Species for Sustainable Agriculture
  • Kemal KARACA,
  • Rengin ELTEM
Kemal KARACA
Ege Universitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitusu

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Rengin ELTEM
Ege Universitesi Biyomuhendislik Bolumu
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Abstract

The sustainability and productivity of agriculture can be significantly enhanced through the use of Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms (PGPM). Trichoderma species are well-known Plant Growth Promoting Fungi (PGPF) with proven capabilities in promoting plant growth, and they have been studied for many years as soil microorganisms. The utilization of Trichoderma species in sustainable agricultural systems can potentially to increase soil fertility, thereby contributing to environmentally friendly farming practices. In this study, Trichoderma strains (n=62) isolated from various soil and fungal compost samples were investigated for their PGPM properties. These properties include antagonistic effects against phytopathogens, lytic enzyme activities, siderophore and IAA production, phosphate solubilization, and potassium mobilization. Three Trichoderma isolates showing high PGPF activity were identified, and their molecular characterization was conducted. Two isolates of Trichoderma koningiopsis and one isolate of T. harzianum were identified.