Trichoderma gamsii as a biological control agent of turfgrass diseases

Coelho, Luísa; Dionísio, Lídia; Bueno-Pallero, Francisco; Reis, Mário; Duarte, J.; Guerrero, Carlos

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Authors

Coelho, Luísa

Dionísio, Lídia

Bueno-Pallero, Francisco

Reis, Mário

Duarte, J.

Guerrero, Carlos

Abstract(s)

Golf is a growing and economically important activity in Portugal with direct and indirect incomes respectively over 350 and 1.450 million of euros, corresponding nearly 1.25% of the Gross National Product. The correct maintenance of lawns in a sustainable manner is required. Sport lawns are quite susceptible to soil-borne diseases1 , which cause enormous economic losses, making environmental friendly disease control methods a practice to develop. The increasing interest regarding environment and public health protection have been increased the search for alternatives, leading researchers to seek strategies to reduce the use of synthetic products, such as fertilizers and pesticides2 . Also, the European legislation is directing the reduction of pesticides3 , facing itself towards more sustainable policies.