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Common soil fungus could cut pesticide use while helping tomatoes grow stronger

Trichoderma species—a common fungus found in soils—have varying abilities to promote tomato plant growth and differentially affect the ab…

Source Phys.org AI Summary Updated April 23, 2026

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Trichoderma species—a common fungus found in soils—have varying abilities to promote tomato plant growth and differentially affect the abundance of certain soil bacteria, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.

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