MASS MULTIPLICATION MEDIUM OF BIOFUNGICIDE
TRICHODERMA spp.

The field applications of Trichoderma spp. require mass multiplication which can be done using solid as well as liquid state fermentation. In the industrialized nations, liquid fermentation is extensively used for multiplication of Trichoderma spp. for commercial formulation. However, solid state fermentation is preferred in developing countries. Presently, solid state fermentation technology uses food grains including sorghum and bajra for commercial mass multiplication of Trichoderma spp at an industrial scale. However, the food grains are comparatively expensive, have short storage life and may not be available freely due to climatic stress. So a low cost mass multiplication medium for faster growth of Trichoderma spp. is developed. This material supports better growth of biofungicide compared to existing methods and addition of synthetic sticker is not required while making its formulation. The process is cheaper than the existing methods and is based on the material which is inexpensive and available locally. Hence, in true sense this technology generates wealth from waste.

ADVANTAGES OF THE FORMULATION MEDIUM

• This material is low in cost.
• It supports faster growth of Trichoderma spp and helps in longer shelf life of the fungus.
• There is no need of additional synthetic agent like Triton-X100 or carboxy methyl cellulose while making its formulation for field applications.
• This material increases the resistance of plant against diseases and has antibiotic properties in addition.

APPLICATIONS

• Agriculture sector in general.
• This could be used by most of the companies manufacturing biopesticides.
• Organic manure manufacturers can also use this technology.