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Trichoderma Use as Seed Treatment for Promoting the Growth of Young Argan Seedlings

Trichoderma Use as Seed Treatment for Promoting the Growth of Young Argan Seedlings
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Author(s): Mohamed El Rhoch (Ibn Tofail University, Morocco), Soukaina Maazouzi (Laboratory of Plant, Animal, and Agro-Industry Productions, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Morocco), Najoua Mouden (Laboratory of Molecular Chemistry and Environmental Molecules, Multidisciplinary Faculty of Nador, Morocco), Zineb Sellal (Laboratory of Plant, Animal, and Agro-Industry Productions, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Morocco), Karima Selmaoui (Laboratory of Plant, Animal and Agro-Industry Productions, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Morocco), Amina Ouazzani Touhami (Laboratory of Plant, Animal, and Agro-Industry Productions, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Morocco)and Allal Douira (Laboratory of Plant, Animal, and Agro-Industry Productions, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Morocco)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 14
Source title: Obstacles Facing Hydrogen Green Systems and Green Energy
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Jamal Mabrouki (Faculty of Science, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-8980-5.ch031

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Abstract

Seed treatment with Trichoderma spp. has shown to enhance plant growth and alleviate abiotic stress, but its application on endemic species, such as argan (Argania spinosa), remains underexplored. This study investigates the effect of a Trichoderma spp. bioformulation on argan seedling growth under greenhouse conditions over 12 months. Significant improvements were observed in treated seedlings, including increased length, dry matter of both root and shoot, and branch number. Root and vegetative fresh weights reached 12 g and 14 g, respectively, compared to 2 g and 3 g in control plants. Additionally, root and vegetative lengths were 44 cm and 74 cm, respectively, outperforming control seedlings at 35 cm and 25 cm. Treated seedlings also showed a higher number of branches and crown diameter, with survival and colonization rates of Trichoderma spp. in root tissues reaching 95%. These results suggest that Trichoderma spp. seed treatment can significantly promote the growth and development of young argan seedlings.

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