We are currently studying Trichoderma spp. as potential biocontrol agents against plant pathogens, with a particular focus on Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cucumerinum. In addition to their antagonistic activity, we are investigating their role as plant growth promoters on crops such as tomato and lettuce. Our research aims to identify the most effective Trichoderma species by screening isolates for tolerance to environmental factors including temperature, pH, salinity, and UV exposure. We are also evaluating their ability to produce key biochemical compounds such as hydrolytic enzymes, siderophores, and indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), which are associated with both pathogen suppression and plant growth enhancement. To complement our functional studies, we are characterizing the isolates at the molecular level using multiple gene regions to better understand their phylogenetic relationships and species-level identities.