Tricholime

Tricholime

News: Recently, The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode has successfully developed a new granular lime-based Trichoderma formulation called ‘Tricholime.’

What is Trichoderma?
• Trichoderma is a genus of fungi that is present in all soils, making it the most prevalent culturable fungi.
• Trichoderma is highly effective at colonizing many kinds of plant roots and inhibiting fungi that cause many types of diseases. It was one of the first types of biofungicides commercially available. The fungus grows best in soil that is acidic, and it helps create such an environment by secreting organic acids.

What is Tricholime?
• Tricholime is a new granular lime-based Trichoderma formulation developed by the Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode. Trichoderma is a fungal biocontrol agent effective against soil-borne pathogens in crop production. Tricholime integrates Trichoderma and Lime into a single product.
• The benefits of Tricholime are as follows It neutralizes soil acidity, which is crucial for obtaining optimal yields from crops, It promotes plant growth, It protects against pathogens, It simplifies application for farmers and it serves as bio fertilizer/bio pesticide benefitting soil health.