Trichoderma harzianum: Solution for Maize Crop Yield and Disease Prevention

Trichoderma harzianum (a revolutionary sustainable technology) Results in Maize Crop

A progressive farmer from Kabeerwala District KHANEWAL got outstanding results by applying Trichoderma harzianum (a revolutionary sustainable technology) in Maize crops, preventing fungal diseases and increasing yield by up to 30%.

Maize is an important subsistent summer grain crop in Pakistan, which has helped avert many food crises of the country. Maize is Pakistan’s third most important cereal crop after Wheat and Rice. It is used as food, feed, and industrial crops around the world. It contributes to food security in several developing countries in Asia and Africa. The maize crop is called “the other gold” due to its diversified industrial consumption. As a very higher per acre yielding crop, it can provide subsistence to a large number of persons.

Maize ranks third for cultivated area after wheat & rice and first in case of grain production per unit area. Two maize crops in a year i.e. Kharif and spring are successfully grown in Punjab. Nowadays maize grain is being used, as a novelty food. Around 60% of maize grain is used in the poultry/animal feed industry, 6% as food, and 4% as seed / other purposes. Wet milling produces an array of products, by-products, and value additions.