Green Soil (Trichoderma harzianum G8) use in Onion crop


 

Green Soil (Trichoderma harzianum) is a beneficial fungus that shows great potential for use in onion crops, particularly for its ability to combat fungal diseases and promote plant growth. Here's a breakdown of its various applications:

Disease Control:

  • Basal rot: This devastating disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae is effectively controlled by T. harzianum. Studies have shown that seed treatment with T. harzianum significantly reduces disease incidence and increases onion yield compared to using traditional fungicides.
  • Other fungal diseases: T. harzianum also exhibits activity against other fungal pathogens affecting onions, such as Fusarium proliferatum (causing bulb rot) and Botrytis cinerea (causing neck rot).

Plant Growth Promotion:

  • Root development: T. harzianum colonizes onion roots, stimulating increased root growth and nutrient uptake. This leads to stronger, healthier plants and potentially higher yields.
  • Stress tolerance: Studies suggest T. harzianum can help onions cope with abiotic stresses like drought and salt stress. This is particularly valuable in regions with challenging environmental conditions.
  • Induced systemic resistance: T. harzianum triggers the plant's defense mechanisms, making it more resistant to various pathogens.

Application methods:

  • Seed treatment: Coating onion seeds with T. harzianum before planting is a common and effective method.
  • Soil drenching: Applying a T. harzianum suspension to the soil around onion plants can also provide disease control and growth benefits.
  • Foliar application: Spraying T. harzianum directly onto onion leaves can be effective for controlling foliage diseases.

Advantages of using T. harzianum:

  • Eco-friendly: T. harzianum is a naturally occurring fungus, making it a safe and sustainable alternative to chemical fungicides.
  • Cost-effective: Compared to chemical fungicides, T. harzianum is often more affordable and requires fewer applications.
  • Long-lasting effect: T. harzianum colonizes the soil and can provide protection for extended periods.

Important considerations:

  • Specific strains: Choose the appropriate T. harzianum strain for your particular needs and target pathogens.
  • Application timing: Apply T. harzianum preemptively before disease pressure builds up.
  • Environmental factors: T. harzianum activity can be influenced by soil temperature and moisture.

Overall, Trichoderma harzianum offers a promising approach for managing fungal diseases and enhancing onion growth and yield. If you're interested in incorporating this beneficial fungus into your onion cultivation practices, I recommend consulting with your local agricultural extension service or a qualified professional for specific recommendations based on your region and crops.

 


Marketed By: GREEN AGRI MARKETING


www.greenagrimarketing.com 

www.facebook.com/greenagromarketing 


Cell # (+92) 311-2747577

Address: Downtown Giga, DHA II, Islamabad



Green Soil a Product of :

Adalat khan Agro. Services Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Pakistan

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Green Soil (Trichoderma harzianum G8) use in Cotton Cash Crop

Image
  Green Soil (Trichoderma harzianum G8) can be a valuable tool for promoting healthy cotton crops in several ways: Disease control: Biocontrol agent:  T. harzianum naturally fights off several fungal pathogens that harm cotton, like Rhizoctonia solani, Fusarium oxysporum, and Verticillium dahliae. It colonizes the cotton rhizosphere, directly parasitizing and competing with these harmful fungi, reducing disease incidence and severity. Disease suppression:  T. harzianum produces enzymes and antibiotic compounds that inhibit the growth and reproduction of harmful fungi. This creates a generally suppressive environment in the soil, making it less hospitable for pathogens to thrive. Plant growth promotion: Nutrient mobilization:  T. harzianum breaks down organic matter in the soil, releasing nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen that cotton plants readily absorb. This can improve plant growth and vigor,...
Read more

Green Soil (Trichoderma harzianum G8) Bio-Fertilizer & Bio-Fungicide: Transforming a New Agriculture Technology in Pakistan's Agriculture

Image
Green Soil (Trichoderma harzianum G8) are among the most commonly and widely used microbial biological control agents (MBCAs) in agriculture. They are presently marketed as bio-pesticides, biofertilizers, growth enhancers and stimulants of natural resistance. The efficacy of this fungus can be attributed to their ability to protect plants, enhance vegetative growth and contain pathogen populations under numerous agricultural conditions, as well as to act as soil amendments/inoculants for improvement of nutrient ability, decomposition and biodegradation. The living fungal spores (active substance) are incorporated in various formulations, both traditional and innovative, for applications as foliar sprays, pre-planting applications to seed or propagation material, post-pruning treatments, incorporation in the soil during seeding or transplant, watering by irrigation or applied as a root drench or dip. Green Soil (Trichoderma harzianum G8) based preparations are used for crop pro...
Read more