Biochar and Trichoderma spp. in management of plant diseases caused by soilborne fungal pathogens: a review and perspective

A better understanding of the use biochar with Trichoderma spp. (TRI), considered most studied tool for biological control, would increase our ability to set priorities. However, no studies exist using two inputs on plant disease management. Here, we hypothesized that and TRI be used management soilborne pathogens, mainly due changes in soil properties its interactions. To test this hypothesis, review assesses papers against diseases summarize handling mechanisms each input. Biochar acts by mechanisms: induction resistance, sorption allelopathic fungitoxic compounds, beneficial microorganisms, promote health nutrient availability. as biocontrol agents different mycoparasitism, enzyme secondary metabolic production, promoter agent, natural decomposition agent bioremediation. Overall, findings expand knowledge about reuse wastes transformed combined has potential perspective formulate products alternative caused fungal pathogen add important information can suitable development strategy global concept.