The present invention relates to a Trichoderma-derived selenium nanoparticles foliar fertilizer which reduces crop fungal diseases and toxin contamination. For the first time, a new type of agricultural composition was disclosed, which is mainly obtained by mixing Trichoderma harzianum culture with selenite, which has a good fungistatic effect. The inventors also screened and obtained a harzianum strain with excellent effect. After fermentation, mixed with selenite and post-processed, the obtained product had a significant effect on resisting harmful fungus and improving disease resistance of the plant.

Methods of treating a plant exposed to a phytotoxicant are provided. Embodiments of the subject methods include identifying a plant exposed to a phytotoxicant and applying an assimilable carbon-skeleton energy component-comprising composition to the identified plant. Embodiments of the subject compositions may include one or more of a macronutrient component, micronutrient component, vitamin/cofactor component, complexing agent and microbe. Kits for use in practicing the subject invention are also provided. The subject methods find use in a variety of different applications in which a plant is phytotoxic or at least in danger of becoming phytotoxic due to exposure or potential exposure to a phytotoxicant.

The present disclosure addresses biologically active formulations for agricultural and other applications that comprise a solid growth substrate that defines an open cell matrix and an active population of one or more microorganisms adhered thereto. The formulation is configured to be applied directly to a plant growth environment and does not require additional isolation and/or processing steps that would separate the microorganisms from the solid growth substrate prior to deployment. The disclosure also addresses related methods.

The present disclosure addresses biologically active formulations for agricultural and other applications that comprise a solid growth substrate that defines an open cell matrix and an active population of one or more microorganisms adhered thereto. The formulation is configured to be applied directly to a plant growth environment and does not require additional isolation and/or processing steps that would separate the microorganisms from the solid growth substrate prior to deployment. The disclosure also addresses related methods.

A plant treatment method and composition are described. A composition includes one or more plant defense enhancers and one or more biostimulants. When applied to plants, the composition can provide enhanced fruit setting and enhanced yield.

A plant treatment method and composition are described. A composition includes one or more plant defense enhancers and one or more biostimulants. When applied to plants, the composition can provide enhanced fruit setting and enhanced yield.

The present invention relates to a method for producing dormant fungal structures or organs with an improved germination rate comprising subjecting said dormant structures or organs to a procedure comprising a heat treatment, followed by a cooling period as well as a related solid-state fermentation method and dormant fungal structures or organs produced thereby.

Provided herein are treated seeds and methods for the preparation of treated seeds comprising a biological agent and a polymeric coating.

Provided herein are treated seeds and methods for the preparation of treated seeds comprising a biological agent and a polymeric coating.

The present invention relates to a Trichoderma-derived selenium nanoparticles foliar fertilizer () which reduces crop fungal diseases and toxin contamination. For the first time, a new type of agricultural composition was disclosed, which is mainly obtained by mixing Trichoderma harzianum culture with selenite, which has a good fungistatic effect. The inventors also screened and obtained a harzianum strain with excellent effect. After fermentation, mixed with selenite and post-processed, the obtained product had a significant effect on resisting harmful fungus and improving disease resistance of the plant.