| dc.description.abstract | Saline soil conditions pose significant challenges to agricultural productivity worldwide. This
study explores the resilience and adaptability of Trichoderma spp., a salt-tolerant fungus, in
hypersaline conditions through comprehensive transcriptome analysis. Trichoderma spp., known
for their plant-growth-promoting characteristics and antagonistic activity against pathogens,
presents a viable solution for enhancing agricultural resilience to salinity. We investigated the
growth morphology, antagonistic behavior against Rhizoctonia solani, and differential gene
expression of Trichoderma spp. under varying salt concentrations. Our results reveal that
Trichoderma spp. not only exhibit considerable salt tolerance but also maintain their antagonistic
potential against R. solani under saline stress. RNA sequencing and subsequent bioinformatic
analyses identified significant changes in gene expression related to stress response, metabolic
processes, and antagonistic activity. This study provides insights into the molecular mechanisms
underlying the salt tolerance of Trichoderma spp., highlighting its potential as a biocontrol agent
in saline-affected agricultural landscapes. The findings contribute to the development of
sustainable agricultural practices, offering a natural solution to the challenges posed by soil
salinization. | en_US |
