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Eco-Friendly Suppression of Grapevine Root Rot: Synergistic Action of Biochar and Trichoderma spp. Against Fusarium equiseti

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  • Sabrina Esposito Oliveira da Mota

    (Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco, Campus Garanhuns, Avenida Bom Pastor, s/n Boa Vista, Garanhuns 55292-270, Brazil)

  • Jamilly Alves de Barros

    (Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco, Campus Garanhuns, Avenida Bom Pastor, s/n Boa Vista, Garanhuns 55292-270, Brazil)

  • Kedma Maria Silva Pinto

    (Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco, Campus Garanhuns, Avenida Bom Pastor, s/n Boa Vista, Garanhuns 55292-270, Brazil)

  • José Eduardo Cordeiro Cezar Santos

    (Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco, Campus Garanhuns, Avenida Bom Pastor, s/n Boa Vista, Garanhuns 55292-270, Brazil)

  • Alberto dos Passos Vieira

    (Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco, Campus Garanhuns, Avenida Bom Pastor, s/n Boa Vista, Garanhuns 55292-270, Brazil)

  • Elisiane Martins de Lima

    (Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco, Campus Garanhuns, Avenida Bom Pastor, s/n Boa Vista, Garanhuns 55292-270, Brazil)

  • Diogo Paes da Costa

    (Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco, Campus Garanhuns, Avenida Bom Pastor, s/n Boa Vista, Garanhuns 55292-270, Brazil)

  • Gustavo Pereira Duda

    (Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco, Campus Garanhuns, Avenida Bom Pastor, s/n Boa Vista, Garanhuns 55292-270, Brazil)

  • José Romualdo de Sousa Lima

    (Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco, Campus Garanhuns, Avenida Bom Pastor, s/n Boa Vista, Garanhuns 55292-270, Brazil)

  • Mairon Moura da Silva

    (Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco, Campus Garanhuns, Avenida Bom Pastor, s/n Boa Vista, Garanhuns 55292-270, Brazil)

  • Carlos Alberto Fragoso de Souza

    (Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco, Campus Garanhuns, Avenida Bom Pastor, s/n Boa Vista, Garanhuns 55292-270, Brazil)

  • Rafael José Vilela de Oliveira

    (Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco, Campus Garanhuns, Avenida Bom Pastor, s/n Boa Vista, Garanhuns 55292-270, Brazil)

  • Claude Hammecker

    (Institute de Recherche Pour le Développement (IRD), Place Pierre Viala, 34060 Montpellier, France)

  • Erika Valente de Medeiros

    (Department of Agronomy, Universidade Federal do Agreste de Pernambuco, Campus Garanhuns, Avenida Bom Pastor, s/n Boa Vista, Garanhuns 55292-270, Brazil)

Abstract

The application of biochar and beneficial microorganisms has gained attention as a sustainable strategy to enhance soil health and plant resistance to pathogens. Trichoderma spp. play critical roles in nutrient mobilization, rhizosphere colonization, and suppression of soilborne diseases. However, little is known about the interactive effects of biochar and Trichoderma on the suppression of Fusarium equiseti (P1I3)-induced root rot in grapevine seedlings. In this study, we investigated the effects of two Trichoderma aureoviride strains (URM 6668 and URM 3734), with and without grapevine pruning-derived biochar (BVP), on disease severity, plant growth, and soil properties. Our results revealed that the combination of biochar and Trichoderma significantly reduced disease incidence and promoted biomass accumulation. Notably, BVP and T. aureoviride URM 3734 were the most effective at reducing leaf disease severity, resulting in a 53% decrease. Conversely, the combination of BVP and T. aureoviride URM 6668 led to the greatest reduction in root disease severity, with a 56% decrease. These findings suggest a synergistic relationship between biochar and beneficial fungi, reinforcing the role of organic soil amendments in promoting plant health. The integrated use of biochar and Trichoderma strains offers a viable, environmentally sound approach for managing grapevine root rot and enhancing seedling health in sustainable viticulture systems.

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  • Sabrina Esposito Oliveira da Mota & Jamilly Alves de Barros & Kedma Maria Silva Pinto & José Eduardo Cordeiro Cezar Santos & Alberto dos Passos Vieira & Elisiane Martins de Lima & Diogo Paes da Costa , 2025. "Eco-Friendly Suppression of Grapevine Root Rot: Synergistic Action of Biochar and Trichoderma spp. Against Fusarium equiseti," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 15(16), pages 1-17, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:15:y:2025:i:16:p:1774-:d:1727486
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