This is a hands-on practical guide to the use of
Trichoderma
as a biocontrol, as part of sustainable disease control measures for
Ganoderma
disease in oil palm plantations. The manual provides background information on
(basal stem rot), the most devastating disease of oil palm in Southeast Asia, as well as on the benefits of
fungi in safe guarding yields. The disease is caused by soil-borne fungi,
spp, which are found in West Africa and South America, as well as Southeast Asia.
Practical information is given on:
the use of
to manage
for research and commercial use
health and safety considerations in the laboratory, nursery and field
in vitro multiplication of
starting from media preparation and culture
pathogenicity testing
in vitro antagonism screening of
screening to protect seedlings
scoring
response to
in selecting aggressive
isolates
commercial use and application in oil palm plantations
This is an invaluable manual for oil palm growers, estate/plantation managers, pathologists and breeders and research institutes across the world (especially tropical zones). It is also useful for those starting a career in oil palm plant protection, and as a reference guide for managers and for training purposes.