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Fungal Biocontrol and Biofertilizer Research Is Booming

Fungal Biocontrol and Biofertilizer Research Is Booming

Beauveria, Trichoderma, Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

What they found

Research on fungal biocontrol and biofertilizers grew 33.7% over 50 years, led by the U.S. and China.

Research on fungal biocontrol and biofertilizers grew 33.7% over 50 years, led by the U.S. and China.

The number

grown 33.7% over 50 years

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Review

Review

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Beauveria bassiana, Trichoderma spp.

Beauveria bassiana, Trichoderma spp.

Published in

Journal of Fungi

Journal of Fungi

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Section

GROWING GOURMET

GROWING GOURMET

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Reshaping Farming

Reshaping Farming

Research on fungal biocontrol and biofertilizers has grown 33.7% over 50 years, with the U.S. (885 papers) and China (862) leading the way. Beauveria bassiana is key for pest control, Trichoderma spp. fight plant diseases, and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) boost growth and stress resistance. With Trichoderma producing 350+ bioactive compounds, fungi are replacing synthetic inputs, driving a shift toward sustainable agriculture.

Research on fungal biocontrol and biofertilizers has grown 33.7% over 50 years, with the U.S. (885 papers) and China (862) leading the way. Beauveria bassiana is key for pest control, Trichoderma spp. fight plant diseases, and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) boost growth and stress resistance. With Trichoderma producing 350+ bioactive compounds, fungi are replacing synthetic inputs, driving a shift toward sustainable agriculture.

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