Evaluation of Trichoderma compatibility with fungicides, pesticides, organic cakes and botanicals for integerated management of soil borne diseases of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merril]

Accepted : May, 2010 Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merill] is an important edible oilseed crop of Maharashtra, mostly grown in Marathwada region and continues to be the major source of protein and edible oil in the world. It yields more protein per hectare than most other crops and accounts for more than 63% of high protein meal and 28% of the total edible oil supply worldwide (Golbitz, 2000). The combination of low oil content and the relatively high protein content of fresh green soybean seeds make them particularly desirable to the health conscious people seeking low fat, high protein snacks (Brar and Carter, 1993). This crop is damaged by a number of soil borne fungal pathogens viz., Phytophthora sojae, Rhizoctonia solani and Sclerotium rolfsii. These fungi reside in the seed or the soil and are found in all agricultural soils. These fungi commonly cause root rot and stem rot. Diseases caused by these pathogens may be suppressed, but not eliminated by chemical treatment. These diseases usually result in the occurrence of dead or dying soybean plants