Enhancement of Damping-Off Disease Control in Tomatoes Using Two Strains of Trichoderma asperellum Combined with a Plant Immune Stimulant
Author:
Intana Warin1, Promwee Athakorn12, Wijara Kanjarat1, Nguyen Hien Huu3
Affiliation:
1. School of Agricultural Technology and Food Industry, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand 2. Functional Materials and Nanotechnology Center of Excellence, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand 3. School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Vinh University, Vinh City 43108, Vietnam
Abstract
Damping-off disease, caused by Pythium aphanidermatum, significantly impacts tomato production. This study explored the potential of a two-pronged approach for enhanced biocontrol: combining two antagonistic Trichoderma asperellum strains (CB-Pin-01 and NST-009) with a plant immune stimulant (CaCO3). Laboratory assays demonstrated strong individual efficacy of both Trichoderma strains against P. aphanidermatum, with significant growth inhibition and overgrowth capabilities. Importantly, scanning electron microscopy confirmed their compatibility. Greenhouse experiments revealed that the combined application of Trichoderma strains and CaCO3 achieved the most significant reduction in disease incidence (17.78%) compared to the control (66.55%). Furthermore, this treatment resulted in 100% root colonization by Trichoderma and the highest population density in the soil (6.17 × 107 CFU g−1), suggesting the immune stimulant’s role in promoting beneficial microbe establishment. These findings highlight the potential of this combined strategy as a sustainable and effective approach for managing damping-off disease in tomatoes.
Funder
Agricultural Microbial Production and Service Center, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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