Evaluation of Trichoderma spp for the Biocontrol of Moniliophthora perniciosa Subgroup

Trichoderma species , isolated from different producer regions of cocoa (Bahia, Brazil), were evaluated as for their capacity of usage in the biocontrol of the basidiomycete Moniliophthora perniciosa subgroup 1441, which causes the witches' broom in cocoa. The isolates of Trichoderma were evalu...

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Published in:Journal of biology and life science 2012-01, Vol.3 (1), p.1-1
Main Authors: Simoes, Maria Lucia Garcia, Tauk-Tornisielo, Samia Maria, Niella, Givaldo Rocha, Tapia, Daniel Mario Tapia
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Language:English
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Basidiomycetes
Oryza sativa
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Summary:Trichoderma species , isolated from different producer regions of cocoa (Bahia, Brazil), were evaluated as for their capacity of usage in the biocontrol of the basidiomycete Moniliophthora perniciosa subgroup 1441, which causes the witches' broom in cocoa. The isolates of Trichoderma were evaluated through individual indices so called %AP (Antagonistic Potential to Moniliophthora perniciosa subgroup 1441), %PG (Potential Growth in vitro) and %PSPr (Potential of Spore Production on rice) These indices were evaluated together, also they were used for the determination of Biological Control Potential (%BCP) of each antagonistic specie to the evaluated pathogen. Afterwards, the ability of the antagonistic to colonize and to produce spores on sterilized dry brooms was also evaluated. Some of the isolates Trichoderma spp showed a high %AP to the pathogen and high %PG, but did not present a significant %PSPr, turning impossible the spore production for biocontrol at commercial level. Significant differences were found within the individual indices among the species and isolates of the same species of Trichoderma spp, pointing out a great genetic variability among them. Trichoderma harzianum 911 showed to have the best biocontrol potential to the pathogen when compared to the other isolates, presenting a %BCP of 91.86% (mainly by the high %AP of 97,76%) a %PSPr of 99.53%, also producing 22.67 x 109 spores. mL-1 by dry broom segment. Trichoderma harzianum 911 showed to be as promising isolate for future researches on biocontrol of cocoa witches' broom.
ISSN:2157-6076