The fungal genus Chaetomium and its agricultural applications

Abstract

Chaetomium is an ubiquitous genus well known by its properties for agriculture application. In this review, biology and taxonomy mainly of its principal and more studied species group, C. globosum, is presented. Besides the use of this fungus as plant growth promoter and biocontrol agent through bioformulations, secondary metabolites and enzymes is mentioned. Finally, this review deals with the researches and current status in Argentina.