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Zenodo
2026
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18028412 |
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- <p><em><span>Trichoderma asperellum</span></em><span> is a filamentous fungus widely recognized for its ecological versatility and strong functional relevance in agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental management. From a taxonomic perspective, the species belongs to the Kingdom Fungi and represents a well-defined lineage within the genus Trichoderma, characterized by rapid growth, prolific sporulation, and metabolic adaptability. Biologically, <em>T. asperellum</em> exhibits complex developmental and physiological traits, including mycoparasitism, antibiosis, enzyme secretion, and plant-interactive signaling. These traits underlie its effectiveness as a biological control agent, plant growth promoter, and industrial enzyme producer. This review provides an integrated synthesis of T<em>. asperellum</em> from kingdom to species level, emphasizing taxonomy, morphology, molecular identification, physiology, ecological roles, and functional applications. Particular attention is given to mechanisms of antagonism against plant pathogens, metabolic plasticity, and emerging biotechnological uses. The manuscript consolidates recent findings and conceptual advances, highlighting the relevance of <em>T. asperellum</em> in sustainable agriculture and microbial biotechnology while identifying future research directions.</span></p>