The ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode has developed a new granular lime-based Trichoderma formulation, a fungal bio-control agent.
The formulation named ‘Tricholime’, integrates Trichoderma and lime into a single product, making the application easier for farmers.
It has proven effective in suppressing several soil-borne plant pathogens and serves as a successful bio-pesticide and bio-fertilizer in crop production.
Tricholime can successfully eliminate the need for a time-consuming two-step process.
This lime-based formulation neutralizes the soil acidity while promoting plant growth and shields crops from soil-borne pathogens.