The use of biocontrol agents to control soilborne diseases is a promising alternative to chemical pesticides, however, obtaining a homogeneous distribution and incorporation of conidia of fungal biocontrol agents into the soil is often difficult. Several carriers/formulations have been proposed over time, unfortunately without offering an ultimate solution. We propose the use of wood pellets as a carrier of conidia of a saprophytic fungus that has good biodegradation and biocontrol properties (Trichoderma atroviride SC1). The coating process is based on the direct spraying of wood pellets with a conidial suspension at different rates. Beech, fir, and chestnut wood pellets were compared in terms of relevant physicochemical traits and efficacy in supporting the growth of the fungus. Beech wood pellets displayed the best characteristics in terms of water holding capacity, swelling properties, and disintegration time. T. atroviride SC1 grows best on beech and fir wood pellets and reaches a plateau after nine days of incubation, regardless of the initial coating concentrations. The addition of small quantities of a nitrogen source as tryptone or soy flour, soy proteins, and a mixture of animal proteins used as pet food to the conidial suspension can increase the growth by ten-folds on all types of wood pellets. Our results demonstrate that beech and fir wood pellets could be suitable carriers to deliver and sustain the growth of T. atroviride SC1.

Chammem, H.; Nesler, A.; Pertot, I. (2021). Wood pellets as carriers of conidia of Trichoderma atroviride SC1 for soil application. FUNGAL BIOLOGY, 125 (12): 989-998. doi: 10.1016/j.funbio.2021.08.003 handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10449/70088

Wood pellets as carriers of conidia of Trichoderma atroviride SC1 for soil application

Pertot, Ilaria
2021-01-01

Abstract

The use of biocontrol agents to control soilborne diseases is a promising alternative to chemical pesticides, however, obtaining a homogeneous distribution and incorporation of conidia of fungal biocontrol agents into the soil is often difficult. Several carriers/formulations have been proposed over time, unfortunately without offering an ultimate solution. We propose the use of wood pellets as a carrier of conidia of a saprophytic fungus that has good biodegradation and biocontrol properties (Trichoderma atroviride SC1). The coating process is based on the direct spraying of wood pellets with a conidial suspension at different rates. Beech, fir, and chestnut wood pellets were compared in terms of relevant physicochemical traits and efficacy in supporting the growth of the fungus. Beech wood pellets displayed the best characteristics in terms of water holding capacity, swelling properties, and disintegration time. T. atroviride SC1 grows best on beech and fir wood pellets and reaches a plateau after nine days of incubation, regardless of the initial coating concentrations. The addition of small quantities of a nitrogen source as tryptone or soy flour, soy proteins, and a mixture of animal proteins used as pet food to the conidial suspension can increase the growth by ten-folds on all types of wood pellets. Our results demonstrate that beech and fir wood pellets could be suitable carriers to deliver and sustain the growth of T. atroviride SC1.
Trichoderma
Coating
Carrier
Lignocellulosic materials
Nitrogen
Settore AGR/12 - PATOLOGIA VEGETALE
2021
Chammem, H.; Nesler, A.; Pertot, I. (2021). Wood pellets as carriers of conidia of Trichoderma atroviride SC1 for soil application. FUNGAL BIOLOGY, 125 (12): 989-998. doi: 10.1016/j.funbio.2021.08.003 handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10449/70088
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