reported that the application
of T. viride NRCB1 as rice chaffy grain formulation and
challenge inoculation with Foc in cv. Rasthali resulted in
the induction of defense related enzymes such as
Peroxidase and Penylalanine Ammonia lyase (PAL) and
also the total phenolic content significantly higher
(>50%) as compared to control and Foc alone inoculated
banana plants and the induction was maximum at 4-6th
day after treatment.