Exploitation of Agro-Industrial Residues for the Formulation of a New Active and Cost Effective Biofungicide to Control the Root Rot of Vegetable Crops

This study aimed to produce an economic and stable biofungicide based on a new effective antagonistic strain (Trichoderma harzianum JF419706) via the exploitation of agro-industrial lignocellulosic residues as carriers for fungal growth control root rot diseases vegetable crops. Trichoderma JF419706 showed good resistance chemical fungicide with two-fold recommended dose. It was able propagate corn stovers amended 20% date molasses, very cheap substrate, up 2.90 × 1016 CFU/g after 30 days. Formulation bioagent substrate fine powder (FTB) increased shelf-life 8 months viability (9.37 1011 CFU/g). The propagated itself in rhizospheric soil about initial inoculum. Application FTB, seed treatment, suppressed disease severity percentage cucumber, lettuce, tomato plants 70.0%, 61.5%, 53.8%, respectively, from control. crop yield by 50%, 35%, 30% same order three FTB promoted physiological processes significantly compared Our recommends application cost-effective biofertilizer management, singly or part integrated pest ensure sustainability green farming reduce input cultural practices.