Plant biostimulants are formulated with diverse microorganisms and/or substances that are
applied to crops with the aim of enhancing growth, development and adaptation to abiotic …

Trichoderma spp.(Hypocreales) are used worldwide as a lucrative biocontrol agent. The
interactions of Trichoderma spp. with host plants and pathogens at a molecular level are …

Modern taxonomy has developed towards the establishment of global authoritative lists of
species that assume the standardized principles of species recognition, at least in a given …

Plant biostimulants are applied to improve crop production and nutritional quality of agrifood
products. They are often included in agricultural management practices aimed at reducing …

Governing bodies throughout the world, particularly in Europe, are now implementing
legislative mandates with the objective of decreasing dependence on pesticides in …

Background The growing importance of the ubiquitous fungal genus Trichoderma
(Hypocreales, Ascomycota) requires understanding of its biology and evolution. Many …

Plants interact with root microbes via chemical signaling, which modulates competence or
symbiosis. Although several volatile organic compounds (VOC s) from fungi may affect plant …

Beneficial fungi in the genus Trichoderma are among the most widespread biocontrol
agents of plant pathogens. Their role in triggering plant defenses against pathogens has …

A survey for species of the genus Trichoderma occurring as endophytes of Coffea, and as
mycoparasites of coffee rusts (Hemileia), was undertaken in Africa; concentrating on …

Large losses before crop harvesting are caused by plant pathogens, such as viruses,
bacteria, oomycetes, fungi, and nematodes. Among these, fungi are the major cause of …