Trichodermin is a biological preparation based on fungi of the genus Trichoderma, which possesses pronounced antagonistic properties against a wide spectrum of soil pathogens. The use of such microbiological agents is the foundation of modern biological plant protection, allowing for the effective control of root rots, fusarium, and other fungal diseases of agricultural crops. For the agronomist and the practicing gardener, the application of these agents serves as a tool for reducing pesticide load, improving soil health, and increasing the overall resistance of greenhouse and open-field plantings to infections.
This selection contains materials covering both the fundamental principles of using fungal microflora and the applied aspects of protecting solanaceous and cucurbit crops. The reader will find detailed information on the mechanisms of action of biological preparations, methods of industrial production, and ways of applying them for disease prevention. In addition to issues of pathogen control, the articles cover comprehensive systems for the sanitary preparation of greenhouses, the diagnosis of viral and bacterial lesions, and modern approaches to the bioconversion of organic waste, which allows for building an effective plant protection strategy throughout the entire growing season.