Plant-Entomopathogenic Fungi Interaction: Recent Progress and Future Prospects on Endophytism-Mediated Growth Promotion and Biocontrol

Entomopathogenic fungi, often acknowledged primarily for their insecticidal properties, fulfill diverse roles within ecosystems. These roles encompass endophytism, antagonism against plant diseases, promotion of the growth of plants, and inhabitation of the rhizosphere, occurring both naturally and...

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Published in:Plants (Basel) 2024-05, Vol.13 (10), p.1420
Main Authors: Ahsan, S M, Injamum-Ul-Hoque, Md, Das, Ashim Kumar, Rahman, Md Mezanur, Mollah, Md Mahi Imam, Paul, Narayan Chandra, Choi, Hyong Woo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acidification
Acids
Antagonism
Anthropogenic factors
biocontrol
Biological control
Biotechnology
Cell division
Colonization
endophyte
Endophytes
Entomopathogenic fungi
Enzymes
Fungi
Fungi, Pathogenic
growth promotion
Human influences
Inoculation
Insects
interaction
Metabolites
Microbiological research
Microorganism control agents
Microorganisms
Nitrogen
Nutrients
Pathogens
Phosphorus
Plant diseases
Plant growth
Rhizosphere
Senescence
Vegetation type
Zinc oxides
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Summary:Entomopathogenic fungi, often acknowledged primarily for their insecticidal properties, fulfill diverse roles within ecosystems. These roles encompass endophytism, antagonism against plant diseases, promotion of the growth of plants, and inhabitation of the rhizosphere, occurring both naturally and upon artificial inoculation, as substantiated by a growing body of contemporary research. Numerous studies have highlighted the beneficial aspects of endophytic colonization. This review aims to systematically organize information concerning the direct (nutrient acquisition and production of phytohormones) and indirect (resistance induction, antibiotic and secondary metabolite production, siderophore production, and mitigation of abiotic and biotic stresses) implications of endophytic colonization. Furthermore, a thorough discussion of these mechanisms is provided. Several challenges, including isolation complexities, classification of novel strains, and the impact of terrestrial location, vegetation type, and anthropogenic reluctance to use fungal entomopathogens, have been recognized as hurdles. However, recent advancements in biotechnology within microbial research hold promising solutions to many of these challenges. Ultimately, the current constraints delineate potential future avenues for leveraging endophytic fungal entomopathogens as dual microbial control agents.
ISSN:2223-7747
2223-7747
DOI:10.3390/plants13101420