Effects of RNase from Bacillus intermedium on growth-stimulating and antagonistic properties of Trichoderma harzianum

Abstract

Bacillus intermedius RNase (with a specific activity of 106 units per mg protein) at a concentration of 10-3 mg/ml was shown to increase the antagonistic and growth-stimulating properties of Trichoderma harzianum. The use of trichodermin treated with the enzyme increased cucumber crop yields by 15-18% under industrial conditions.