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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Development of effective and sustainable bio-pesticides is crucial for modern agriculture.
  • Current methods for producing biocontrol fungi often face challenges with efficiency, cost, and field survival.
  • Trichoderma harzianum is a well-known biocontrol agent, but optimizing its production and field application remains an area of research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish an efficient, low-cost, and environmentally friendly solid-state fermentation protocol for Trichoderma harzianum TS1.
  • To enhance the sporulation and survival rate of T. harzianum TS1 for improved biocontrol efficacy.
  • To develop a method for producing biocontrol fungi using recycled agricultural waste.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized agricultural waste (corn stover and wheat bran) as a fermentation medium and carbon source.
  • Employed single-factor tests with an orthogonal experimental design to optimize culture conditions for T. harzianum TS1.
  • Determined optimal parameters including cultivation duration, substrate ratio, nitrogen source, and water content.

Main Results:

  • Identified optimal culture conditions: 8 days cultivation, 1:3 straw to wheat bran ratio, ammonium persulfate as nitrogen source, and 30 mL water content.
  • Achieved a significant increase in sporulation of T. harzianum TS1 to 1.49 x 10(10) CFU/g, a 1.46-fold improvement.
  • Demonstrated that optimized sporulation enhances nutrient utilization and space occupancy for effective pathogen control.

Conclusions:

  • The developed solid-state fermentation protocol is highly efficient for producing Trichoderma harzianum TS1 bio-pesticides.
  • This method offers a cost-effective and non-polluting approach to bio-pesticide production through agricultural waste recycling.
  • The enhanced sporulation of T. harzianum TS1 contributes to improved biocontrol performance against plant pathogens.