Trichoderma Biological Control Agent
Phylogeny to Formulation
- 1st Edition - December 1, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Authors: Sudisha Jogaiah, Boregowda Nandini, Savitha De Britto
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 8 3 1 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 8 3 2 - 8
Trichoderma Biological Control Agent: Phylogeny to Formulation discusses the biology and physiology of Trichoderma, beginning with its discovery in nature and continuing throug… Read more
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Trichoderma Biological Control Agent: Phylogeny to Formulation discusses the biology and physiology of Trichoderma, beginning with its discovery in nature and continuing through its application in industrial organic agriculture production. It highlights the features of Trichoderma enabling the reader to identify strains with the best parameters for a given scenario, and guide their preparation for commercialization as protective agents against fungal phytopathogens and biostimulators in particular plant crops. Trichoderma spp. is a filamentous rhizosphere fungi distinguished by its capacity to invade plant roots and induce resistance. Trichoderma filamentous rhizosphere fungi are a dominant component of numerous soil ecosystem mycobiomes and knowledge of Trichoderma's features, such as its secondary metabolic activity and the nature of its interactions with plants and other microbes, is important in identifying effective applications in agriculture. *Trichoderma Biocontrol Agent*'s coverage of both direct and indirect biocontrol capabilities against a vast array of soil phytopathogens make this book a valuable resource for researchers and academics seeking to improve their effective application in sustainable plant health and agriculture.
- Covers Trichoderma from discovery to the latest in industrial organic agricultural production
- Highlights key analysis techniques for optimized bioformulations and biopesticides
- Includes both biostimulant and biocontrol properties and uses
Researchers, academics and advanced students exploring sustainable plant production and protection
1. Trichoderma biology: history, phylogeny, cataloguing, and morphological characteristics
2. Geographic Biodiversity of Trichoderma and molecular tools in genetic studies of Trichoderma
3. Potential elicitor proteins/ secondary metabolites of Trichoderma genomes and their functional features
4. Trichoderma-induced plant growth and systemic induced response: physiology and genealogy
5. Trichoderma-induced defense signaling network in plants and gene expression studies
6. Role of Trichoderma in the intricate network of interactions between plants, soil, and pathogens
7. Insight of the significance of Trichoderma in soil and plant health management
8. Trichoderma in promoting sustainable crop production through biostimulants and biofertilizer activity
9. Application of Trichoderma-mediated nanoformulation for enhancing the plant health
10. Socioeconomic impact and crosstalk between Trichoderma and its many applications
2. Geographic Biodiversity of Trichoderma and molecular tools in genetic studies of Trichoderma
3. Potential elicitor proteins/ secondary metabolites of Trichoderma genomes and their functional features
4. Trichoderma-induced plant growth and systemic induced response: physiology and genealogy
5. Trichoderma-induced defense signaling network in plants and gene expression studies
6. Role of Trichoderma in the intricate network of interactions between plants, soil, and pathogens
7. Insight of the significance of Trichoderma in soil and plant health management
8. Trichoderma in promoting sustainable crop production through biostimulants and biofertilizer activity
9. Application of Trichoderma-mediated nanoformulation for enhancing the plant health
10. Socioeconomic impact and crosstalk between Trichoderma and its many applications
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 1, 2025
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
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Sudisha Jogaiah
Dr. Sudisha Jogaiah, is the Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Environmental Science at the Central University of Kerala. Dr. Jogaiah is one of the leading scientists in dissecting the molecular mechanisms of rhizosphere fungi mediated Induce systemic resistance (ISR) underlying SA/JA/ET cross talk and its consequent effect on commercial biocontrol strategies in India. He is the Fellow of The National Academy of Sciences (FNASc.), Fellow of The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (FNAAS.), Fellow of National Academy of Biological Sciences (FNABS), His research emphasizes plant–microbe interactions and eco-friendly crop protection, contributing to advances in sustainable agricultural practices. The vision of Dr. Jogaiah research offers a fresh perspective to agriculture, horticulture, and agro-ecosystems from “Laboratory to Land” and is designed to educate and train the farmers for implementation of sustainable crop production. Dr. Jogaiah has played active roles in both national and international academic circles and has an extensive record of scholarly publications and contributions to authored books and edited volumes. His work supports a deeper understanding of environmental science and its practical applications in sustainable agriculture.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor and Head Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periye, Kasaragod (Dist.),Kerala, IndiaBN
Boregowda Nandini
Dr. Boregowda Nandini, Assistant Professor, DOS in Biotechnology, Post Graduate Wing of SBRR First Grade College (Autonomous), Mysore. The author is expertise in plant pathology, nanotechnology, mycology, host-pathogen interactions and biopesticides. Awarded with National Post-Doctoral Fellowship for best research aptitude and publications. Published papers more than 25 research articles, two review articles and six book chapters. Deposited 124 fungal gene sequences to NCBI databases. Received best posters, DST-AWASAR award and INSc research excellence award. Well proficient with most of the biotechnological, seed technology and nanotechnology aspects.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Mysore, IndiaSB
Savitha De Britto
Dr Savitha De Britto, Executive Dean, School of Science and Technology at the University of Goroka (UOG), Papua New Guinea. Her interest lies in plant pathology and microbiology, particularly identifying the fungal diseases in food crops and the antagonistic effects of naturally occurring fungi such as Trichoderma as a biocontrol agent in combating fungal infections in plants. She has participated in many science education surveys as she has worked in a teacher education institution, including more recently with a collaborative research project in STEM education concept with Queensland University of Technology, Australia. In addition, another joint research project with Yamaguchi University, Japan, in plant biotechnology and plant pathology areas. She has published more than 25 research articles in international and national journals. She holds a shared patentship for a novel methodology in developing selenium nanoparticles. She has been a peer reviewer for many international journals, such as PMPP, Analytical Biochemistry, Plos One, Plant Disease and many others.
Affiliations and expertise
Executive Dean, School of Science and Technology, University of Goroka (UOG), Papua New Guinea.