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.