Endophytic fungi as potential biocontrol agents of Diplodia bulgarica
2025
Cafer, Eken | Dudu, Demir | Genç, Kesimci Tuba
The apple (Malus x domestica) is one of the most important commercially grown fruit crops in the world. The apple canker disease caused by Diplodia bulgarica leads to significant economic losses in apple cultivation and production. Endophytic microorganisms are defined as microbes that colonize the internal tissues of plants without causing visible external signs of infection or negatively affecting the host. Endophytic fungi are among the most commonly used microbial biological control agents against phytopathogens and are found ubiquitously in all parts of plants. Fungal endophytes offer various benefits as pathogen control agents, including promoting enhanced plant growth and inducing systemic resistance. They also produce a range of antifungal secondary metabolites during colonization and compete with pathogenic microorganisms for essential growth factors, such as nutrients and space. The aim of this review is to highlight the potential of endophytic fungi in the biological control of D. bulgarica.
Показать больше [+] Меньше [-]Ключевые слова АГРОВОК
Библиографическая информация
Издатель Comrat State University
Эту запись предоставил Technical University of Moldova