BAU creates country’s first biofungicide

BAU Correspondent :

As Bangladesh continues to boost food production, the unregulated and excessive use of chemical pesticides remains a growing concern for public health and the environment. Among these, fungicides constitute nearly 45-46% of all pesticides used in the country- followed by insecticides (33%) and herbicides (20-21%). These toxic chemicals are harmful to soil, water, air, and human health, and pose a serious ecological threat. In a promising breakthrough, a team of researchers from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh has developed what they claim to be the country’s first environment-friendly and locally sourced fungicide named PG Trichoderma, using indigenous technology and native microbes. The product is expected to reduce dependency on harmful chemicals while enhancing crop yield and promoting sustainable agriculture.