Endophytism of Lecanicillium and Akanthomyces

Agriculture

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Rosario Nicoletti¹  Andrea Becchimanzi² 

[1] Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, 81100 Caserta, Italy;

[2] Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy;

关键词: entomopathogens;    endophytic fungi;    crop protection;    plant growth promotion;    integrated pest management;    bioactive compounds;   

DOI  :  10.3390/agriculture10060205

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The rise of the holobiont concept confers a prominent importance to the endophytic associates of plants, particularly to species known to be able to exert a mutualistic role as defensive or growth-promoting agents. The finding that many entomopathogenic fungi are harbored within plant tissues and possess bioactive properties going beyond a merely anti-insectan effect has recently prompted a widespread investigational activity concerning their occurrence and functions in crops, in the aim of an applicative exploitation conforming to the paradigm of sustainable agriculture. The related aspects particularly referring to species of Lecanicillium and Akanthomyces (Sordariomycetes, Cordycipitaceae) are revised in this paper, also in light of recent and ongoing taxonomic reassessments.

【 授权许可】

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