Trichodermas and metabolites as biological control agents

摘要

The present invention is directed to the use of (i) members of the family Trichoderma, and (ii) metabolites such as 6-pentyl- alpha -pyrone, delta-decanolactone, and massoialactone; as well as combinations thereof for controlling a range of afflictions of plants including, for example, botrytis, armillaria, silver leaf, and phytophthora. Various embodiments include methods for the prevention of a range of afflictions, as well as methods for the treatment and control of those afflictions. Methods of treating plant growth media are also discussed.