EPPO Global Database

Trichoderma afroharzianum(TRCDAF)

Distribution details in India (Karnataka)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2025: Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2026/074) : T. afroharzianum, T. asperellum and T. atroviride cause ear rot on maize in Karnataka.
References
* Harish J, Prasannakumar MK, Karan R, Venkateshbabu G, Vamsidharreddy N, Pallavi KN, Patil SS, Devanna P, Manjunatha C, Mahesh HB (2025) Trichoderma spp. as a novel pathogen for maize post-flowering stalk rot in India. Crop Protection 195, 107255.

* Pallavi KN, Prasannakumar MK, Karan R, Harish J, Mahesh HB, Kavya N, Balasundara DC, Vamsidharreddy N, Ayesha RN (2025) Trichoderma ear rot: insights into grain quality degradation, trichothecene risk and metabolic alterations in maize. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology 140, 102911(abst.)
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
China Hebei Present, no details view...
China Present, no details view...
China Beijing Present, no details view...
China Jilin Present, no details view...
China Hainan Absent, no pest record view...
China Henan Absent, no pest record view...
China Liaoning Absent, no pest record view...