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Enhancing survival and multiplication of Trichoderma harzianum by Prosopis juliflora based compost in Indian arid region

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Effectiveness of certain agro wastes in different combinations was ascertained in survival and multiplication of Trichoderma harzianum, in order to improve its shelf life for more than 120 days. Population changes of T. harzianum were followed in five composts prepared from on farm wastes, Farm yard manure and amended soil for a period of 80 days at an interval of 20 days. Maximum population of T. harzianum was estimated in Prosopis juliflora compost. Proportions of P. juliflora compost were then standardized and different amount of P. juliflora compost and FYM were modified by adopting Indore type of composting. In subsequent experiment, most promising combination of P. juliflora compost mixed in talc and various food substrates viz., barley meal, wheat bran, pulse meal and wood saw dust were tested for their effectiveness in improving survival of T. harzianum. Studies revealed that the population of T. harzianum was ten-fold higher in the substrate unsterilized P. juliflora compost, wood saw dust + talc compared to other substrates used. This study showed that a combination of agro wastes (P. juliflora compost + wood saw dust) and inert material promote survival and multiplication of T. harzianum for a period of more than 105 days. P. juliflora is abundantly growing shrub in Indian arid region and its compost also reduces charcoal rot caused by Macrophomina phasolina in crops grown under rain fed conditions.

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Authors are grateful to SERB–DST, New Delhi, Government of India, for providing financial support under Core Research Grant.

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Mawar, R., Mathur, T. Enhancing survival and multiplication of Trichoderma harzianum by Prosopis juliflora based compost in Indian arid region. Indian Phytopathology 75, 797–805 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42360-022-00495-8

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