Author(s): Sandhiya R, MS Bhagavathi and M Ajith Kumar

Abstract: The fungus Trichoderma is one such biocontrol agent, mainly used for the control of root rot diseases as well as soil borne diseases of various crops. Trichoderma is an important biofertilizers, plant growth promoter, and biocontrol agent for plant diseases. In this study we isolated the Trichoderma viride from rhizosphere soil of onion. Trichoderma can be isolated by using Trichoderma selective medium. The soil sample was collected in major onion cultivating areas of Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu districts viz., Maduranthakam, Thirkuzalkundram, Kolathur, and Valluvar from the rhizosphere of onion. This chapter describes quick and comprehensive procedures for isolating and identifying Trichoderma spp. from rhizosphere soil.

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