Iron Chelation

One of the most significant requirements of modern world agriculture is to achieve higher yields in an environment permissive manner. Among various plant growth promoting microorganisms, Trichoderma occupies a unique position. Genus Trichoderma represents a very large and diverse group of fungi which plays a crucial role in uplifting the plant productivity. This fungus has a distinct property to infect and colonize in the roots of various plants. Interaction of plant roots with Trichoderma induces various genetic and physical changes in the plants. Trichoderma employs various tactics like antibiosis, competition, iron chelation, Hyperparasitism/Mycoparasitismetc to inhibit the growth of pathogens residing in the neighborhood. Additionally they secrete various chemicals/ Proteins /hormones to uplift the growth of infected plants. Some of them resides as endophytes and promotes plant growth in many ways. Some Trichoderma spp. are known to induce systemic resistance against plant pathogens and tolerance against abiotic stress.