# Mechanisms for plant growth promotion activated by Trichoderma in natural and managed terrestrial ecosystems

*PRI Rank #5 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Fungal Biology and Applications Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #5 |
| 18m citations | 49 |
| Journal | Microbiological Research |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.micres.2024.127621 |
| Corresponding authors | Hexon Ángel Contreras‐Cornejo |
| Institution | Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Fungal Biology and Applications Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/fungal-biology-and-applications/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.micres.2024.127621](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micres.2024.127621)

## Topics

Trichoderma · plant growth promotion · terrestrial ecosystems · natural ecosystems · managed ecosystems · biocontrol mechanisms · Mycorrhizal colonization · induced systemic resistance · secondary metabolite production · plant-microbe interactions · soil microbiome · mycorrhizal associations · phytohormone modulation · nutrient solubilization · stress tolerance enhancement

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