Abstract
Root-knot nematodes (RKN), particularly Meloidogyne incognita , pose a major threat to global agriculture, causing significant crop losses. While fungal antagonists like Trichoderma spp. offer eco-friendly alternatives to chemical nematicides, limited research exists on the comparative efficacy of native Trichoderma spp. in controlling M. incognita and enhancing plant growth under both controlled and greenhouse conditions. This study aims to bridge this gap by identifying the most effective Trichoderma spp. with strong nematicidal potential. The primary objectives of this study were to evaluate the nematicidal activity of 167 Trichoderma isolates against M. incognita second-stage juveniles (J2) under in vitro conditions, assess the most potent species in greenhouse conditions for their ability to suppress root galling and nematode population, and determine the impact of these species on tomato plant growth parameters. A total of 167 Trichoderma isolates were screened in vitro for their ability to induce mortality in M. incognita second-stage juveniles (J2) at 24, 48, and 72 h. The most effective species were further tested in greenhouse conditions using Trichoderma conidial suspensions (10⁶ spores/mL) to assess their impact on root galling, nematode population density, and tomato growth. Among them, 22 isolates exhibited strong nematicidal activity (70 %) within 72 h, with T. asperellum SolT6b achieving the highest J2 mortality (91 %), followed by T. afroharzianum ST10 (88.63 %). In greenhouse conditions, SolT6b and ST10 significantly reduced root galling (by 90.4 % and 89.3 %, respectively) and J2 soil populations (by 67.7 % and 66.6 %, respectively) compared to untreated controls. Additionally, Trichoderma treatment enhanced root biomass and overall plant vigor. These findings highlight the potential of native Trichoderma spp. as sustainable biocontrol agents against M. incognita , offering an effective alternative to chemical nematicides and paving the way for Trichoderma -based biocontrol formulations.
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Claim · model-written summary
Twenty-two Trichoderma isolates produced 70% juvenile nematode mortality within 72 hours.
- Taxon
- tomato
Solanum lycopersicumt0e0 - Interactor
- Meloidogyne incognita
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Meloidogyne incognitat0e0pest - Second interactor
- Trichoderma
Trichodermat0e0biocontrol_agent - Outcome
- nematicidal activitye0
- Value
- 70 %e0
- Qualifier
- within 72 he0
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
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Verbatim
e0“22 isolates exhibited strong nematicidal activity (70 %) within 72 h”
t0“Trichoderma isolates on Meloidogyne incognita and their influence on tomato growth parameters”
Claim · model-written summary
T. asperellum SolT6b achieved the highest juvenile mortality, 91%.
- Taxon
- tomatoSolanum lycopersicumt0e0
- Interactor
- Meloidogyne incognitaMeloidogyne incognitat0e0pest
- Second interactor
- T. asperellum SolT6b
Trichoderma asperellume0biocontrol_agentt0 - Outcome
- J2 mortalitye0
- Direction
- higheste0
- Value
- 91 %e0
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“T. asperellum SolT6b achieving the highest J2 mortality (91 %)”
t0“Trichoderma isolates on Meloidogyne incognita and their influence on tomato growth parameters”
Claim · model-written summary
T. afroharzianum ST10 achieved 88.63% juvenile mortality.
- Taxon
- tomatoSolanum lycopersicumt0e0
- Interactor
- Meloidogyne incognitaMeloidogyne incognitat0e0pest
- Second interactor
- T. afroharzianum ST10Trichoderma afroharzianume0biocontrol_agentt0
- Outcome
- J2 mortalitye0
- Value
- 88.63 %e0
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“T. asperellum SolT6b achieving the highest J2 mortality (91 %), followed by T. afroharzianum ST10 (88.63 %).”
t0“Nematicidal efficacy of native Trichoderma isolates on Meloidogyne incognita and their influence on tomato growth parameters”
Claim · model-written summary
SolT6b reduced tomato root galling by 90.4% against untreated controls.
- Taxon
- tomatoSolanum lycopersicumt0e0
- Treatment
- SolT6be0
- Interactor
- Meloidogyne incognitaMeloidogyne incognitat0e0pest
- Second interactor
- TrichodermaTrichodermat0e0biocontrol_agent
- Outcome
- root gallinge0
- Direction
- reducede0
- Value
- 90.4 %e0
- Comparator
- untreated controlse0
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“In greenhouse conditions, SolT6b and ST10 significantly reduced root galling (by 90.4 % and 89.3 %, respectively) and J2 soil populations (by 67.7 % and 66.6 %, respectively) compared to untreated controls.”
t0“Trichoderma isolates on Meloidogyne incognita and their influence on tomato growth parameters”
Claim · model-written summary
ST10 reduced tomato root galling by 89.3% against untreated controls.
- Taxon
- tomatoSolanum lycopersicumt0e0
- Treatment
- ST10e0
- Interactor
- Meloidogyne incognitaMeloidogyne incognitat0e0pest
- Second interactor
- TrichodermaTrichodermat0e0biocontrol_agent
- Outcome
- root gallinge0
- Direction
- reducede0
- Value
- 89.3 %e0
- Comparator
- untreated controlse0
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“In greenhouse conditions, SolT6b and ST10 significantly reduced root galling (by 90.4 % and 89.3 %, respectively) and J2 soil populations (by 67.7 % and 66.6 %, respectively) compared to untreated controls.”
t0“Trichoderma isolates on Meloidogyne incognita and their influence on tomato growth parameters”
Claim · model-written summary
SolT6b reduced juvenile soil populations by 67.7%.
- Taxon
- tomatoSolanum lycopersicumt0e0
- Treatment
- SolT6be0
- Interactor
- Meloidogyne incognitaMeloidogyne incognitat0e0pest
- Second interactor
- TrichodermaTrichodermat0e0biocontrol_agent
- Outcome
- J2 soil populationse0
- Direction
- reducede0
- Value
- 67.7 %e0
- Comparator
- untreated controlse0
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“In greenhouse conditions, SolT6b and ST10 significantly reduced root galling (by 90.4 % and 89.3 %, respectively) and J2 soil populations (by 67.7 % and 66.6 %, respectively) compared to untreated controls.”
t0“Trichoderma isolates on Meloidogyne incognita and their influence on tomato growth parameters”
Claim · model-written summary
ST10 reduced juvenile soil populations by 66.6%.
- Taxon
- tomatoSolanum lycopersicumt0e0
- Treatment
- ST10e0
- Interactor
- Meloidogyne incognitaMeloidogyne incognitat0e0pest
- Second interactor
- TrichodermaTrichodermat0e0biocontrol_agent
- Outcome
- J2 soil populationse0
- Direction
- reducede0
- Value
- 66.6 %e0
- Comparator
- untreated controlse0
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“In greenhouse conditions, SolT6b and ST10 significantly reduced root galling (by 90.4 % and 89.3 %, respectively) and J2 soil populations (by 67.7 % and 66.6 %, respectively) compared to untreated controls.”
t0“Trichoderma isolates on Meloidogyne incognita and their influence on tomato growth parameters”
Claim · model-written summary
Trichoderma treatment enhanced tomato root biomass and plant vigor.
- Taxon
- tomatoSolanum lycopersicumt0e0
- Treatment
- Trichoderma treatmente0
- Interactor
- TrichodermaTrichodermae0biocontrol_agentt0
- Outcome
- root biomass and overall plant vigore0
- Direction
- enhancede0
Not reportedComparator
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“Trichoderma treatment enhanced root biomass and overall plant vigor.”
t0“Trichoderma isolates on Meloidogyne incognita and their influence on tomato growth parameters”
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