Fungi as antagonists
1990
Lynch, J.M.
A wide range of fungi can antagonise plant pathogens in vitro and in vivo. Such antagonism can occur by the production of antibiotic metabolites or cell wall-degrading enzymes. However the ecological success of the antagonist on the plant can also be governed by its ability to colonise and utilise substrates on plant surfaces, allowing it to compete effectively with pathogens. Such actions of antagonists on pathogens are not necessarily mutually exclusive and successful antagonists may exhibit more than one action. A brief analysis of opportunities for gaining a better understanding of fungal systems is presented with emphasis on Trichoderma spp. as antagonists.
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