Whelan, Helen2022-03-232022-03-232022-01https://hdl.handle.net/10182/14758Foliar diseases and disorders are the most significant cause of economic loss for the New Zealand Forestry industry. To alleviate losses caused by existing diseases and to reduce potential impacts of biosecurity threats, ongoing work is being conducted to establish a long-term symbiotic relationship between Pinus radiata (radiata pine) and other forestry tree species, and a beneficial microbe, Trichoderma. Trichoderma fungi can induce a broad-spectrum activity response from their host plants, enhancing the speed and strength of the plant’s response to diseases. Trichoderma has also been shown to stimulate growth of plants. The products of this research project will be Trichoderma inoculated forestry tree species, with enhanced growth and improved foliar health, potential protection against biosecurity incursions, as well as reduced chemical application in nurseries and plantations.33 pagesen© The authorReport2022-02-14ANZSRC::300704 Forest health and pathologyANZSRC::300707 Forestry management and environmentANZSRC::300401 Agrochemicals and biocides (incl. application)ANZSRC::410302 Biological controlANZSRC::300411 Fertilisers (incl. application)