Question
Among the various bio-agents used in agriculture, which one is primarily recommended for treating seeds to protect them against seed-borne fungal pathogens in crops such as wheat and rice?
Solution
Trichoderma species are effective biofungicides and are widely used in seed treatment to combat seed- and soil-borne fungal diseases. They colonize the rhizosphere, produce antifungal compounds, and outcompete pathogens, improving seedling vigor and plant health.
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