TNPSC Thervupettagam

Lime-based trichoderma bio-pesticide

January 14 , 2024 110 days 275 0
  • The ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode has developed a new granular lime-based Trichoderma formulation, a fungal bio-control agent.
  • The formulation named ‘Tricholime’, integrates Trichoderma and lime into a single product, making the application easier for farmers.
  • It has proven effective in suppressing several soil-borne plant pathogens and serves as a successful bio-pesticide and bio-fertilizer in crop production.
  • Tricholime can successfully eliminate the need for a time-consuming two-step process.
  • This lime-based formulation neutralizes the soil acidity while promoting plant growth and shields crops from soil-borne pathogens.

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