The strength of biological management in productive soil

During this period, practices once viewed with suspicion have come to occupy a central role in agronomic planning, especially biological control. Among these tools, Trichoderma has established itself as one of the main agents in soil management, moving from being treated as an alternative to becoming a recurring strategy in large-scale production systems. Although known to science for centuries, Trichoderma has gained relevance with the advancement of bioengineering and commercial formulations. Its action goes beyond mycoparasitism, as it involves competition for space and nutrients, hindering the establishment of soil pathogens such as Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, and Sclerotinia. The effect extends to the physiological stimulation of plants, with the induction of defense mechanisms and strengthening of the root system. In agricultural areas with a history of high disease pressure, the use of Trichoderma in seed treatments and in the furrow has shown consistent results. In soybean ...