Trichoderma harzianum has proved to be a useful microorganism for
Gene transfer in higher plants
biological control of soil-borne plant pathogens
bioremediation of contaminated soils
reclamation of wastelands
As we have learnt,
Microbial Biocontrol agents -
fungus Trichoderma. developed for use in the treatment of plant disease
- wherein
Trichoderma species are free-living fungi that are very common in the root ecosystems. They are effective biocontrol agents of several plant pathogens.