Trichoderma viride

December 1, 2025

Introduction

Trichoderma viride is a useful green fungus found in soil.
It grows fast on plant roots and helps protect them.
It is widely used as a biocontrol agent in farming because it fights harmful plant fungi.

Uses in Agriculture

  • Improves root growth: Helps roots grow stronger and healthier.
  • Increases nutrient uptake: Helps plants absorb nutrients better.
  • Reduces need for chemicals: Safe and eco-friendly alternative to chemical fungicides.
  • Improves soil health: Encourages good microbes and breaks down organic matter.

References

  1.  Jaklitsch, Walter M.; Samuels, Gary J.; Dodd, Sarah L.; Lu, Bing-Sheng; Druzhinina, Irina S. (2006). “Hypocrea rufa/Trichoderma viride: a reassessment, and description of five closely related species with and without warted conidia”Studies in Mycology56: 135–177. doi:10.3114/sim.2006.56.04PMC 2104735PMID 18490991.
  2.  Tom Volk’s Fungus of the Month
  3.  Li Destri Nicosia, M. G.; Mosca, S.; Mercurio, R.; Schena, L. (2015). “Dieback of Pinus nigra Seedlings Caused by a Strain of Trichoderma viride”Plant Disease99 (1): 44–49. doi:10.1094/PDIS-04-14-0433-REPMID 30699733.
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  5.  Heikinheimo, L., Buchert, J., Miettinen-Oinonen, A., & Suominen, P. (2000). Treating Denim Fabrics with Trichoderma Reesei Cellulases

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