Biological control of Phaseolus vulgaris and Pisum sativum root rot disease using Trichoderma species

Abstract Background Root rot pathogens reported to cause considerable losses in both the quality and productivity of common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) pea Pisum sativum L.). It is an aggressive crop disease with detriment economic influence caused by Fusarium solani Rhizoctonia among other soil-borne fungal pathogens. Destructive plant diseases such as root have been managed last decades using synthetic pesticides. Main body Seeking economical eco-friendly alternatives combat that significant yield urgently needed. Trichoderma emerged promising antagonist inhibits including those inducing disease. Detailed studies for managing different species T. harzianum , hamatum viride koningii asperellum atroviridae lignorum virens longibrachiatum cerinum album ) were vitro vivo promotion growth induction systemic defense. The wide scale application selected metabolites produced spp. induce host resistance and/or promote yield, may represent a powerful tool implementation integrated pest management strategies. Conclusions Biological rot-inducing various fungus might taken place during recent years. their secondary are useful development protection against bestow high-yielding crops.