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Trichoderma

8.8

A group of fungi that farmers use to protect plants and help them grow

noun
/ˌtrɪkəˈdɜrmə/

Specialized

: Trichoderma

Farmers often apply Trichoderma to improve soil health and increase crop yields.

Examples

Maximum dehydrogenase activity was achieved where a combination of NPK, PSM, Trichoderma harzianum, and organic mulch was applied.

Academic text (2014)
Isolates of several Trichoderma spp. can provide effective control of this disease, and even better control if applied in combination with any of several bacterial biocontrol agents.

Academic text (2000)
Every layer is watered with liquid that contains Trichoderma pseudoconingii culture.

Academic text (1998)
The use of Trichoderma in organic farming helps protect plants from harmful pathogens.
Research shows that Trichoderma species can significantly enhance plant growth and resistance to disease.

Surface Forms

Trichoderma singular

Trichodermas plural

Morphology

Trichoderma = tricho + derma

The word is a Latin/Greek scientific name composed of combining forms ('tricho-' + 'derma') and is not transparently interpretable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Trichoderma comes from the Greek parts tricho- 'hair' and -derma 'skin'. The fungus often has a 'hairy' or fuzzy surface, so the name means 'hairy skin' and helps you remember that Trichoderma is a fungus used in farming to protect and help plants.