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  • Tue. Nov 5th, 2024
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The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) Kozhikode has successfully developed a new granular lime-based Trichoderma formulation.

About Trichoderma:

  • The formulation named ‘Tricholime’, integrates Trichoderma and lime into a single product, making the application easier for farmers. 
  • Trichoderma is a fungal biocontrol agent, has proven effective in suppressing several soil-borne plant pathogens and serves as a successful bio-pesticide and bio-fertilizer in crop production.
  • Recognizing the importance of Trichoderma and the challenges posed by traditional lime applications, the scientists at IISR developed ‘Tricholime’ to integrate lime and Trichoderma.

Significance of Tricholime

  • It can successfully eliminate the need for a time-consuming two-step process.
  • This lime-based formulation neutralises the soil acidity while promoting plant growth and shields crops from soil-borne pathogens, all in a single application.
  • This formulation also benefits the crop by improving the physical condition of the soil, enhancing secondary nutrient availability and by boosting soil microbial activity, he added.
  • IISR hopes that the technology behind this product can also be extended to include other beneficial bio-agents, opening new possibilities in product development to support sustainable organic farming.

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