Economic viability of large-scale production of the biocontrol agent Trichoderma harzianum Rifai

Authors

  • M S Madan, K V Ramana, K A Manoj, M Anandaraj, R Suseela Bhai, I S Meera

Abstract

The economic viability of large scale production of the biocontrol agent Trichoderma harzianumeffective against the soil-borne disease Phytophthora foot rot (caused by  P. capsici)  of blackpepper (Piper nigrum) was studied.  The enterprise was highly profitable for the entrepreneurwith a benefit:cost ratio of 1.84. The investment returned a net present worth of Rs. 2,42,618@ 11% interest rate for 10 years period with an internal rate of return of 121%.

 

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Published

26-06-2006

How to Cite

M Anandaraj, R Suseela Bhai, I S Meera, M. S. M. K. V. R. K. A. M. (2006). Economic viability of large-scale production of the biocontrol agent Trichoderma harzianum Rifai. Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops, 15(1), 48–51. Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/josac/article/view/4837