Endophytic Microorganisms: Harnessing Biological Control for Biotic and Abiotic Stress Management in Plants
<p id="p1">Strengthening agriculture is crucial for ensuring food security for the world’s expanding population. Endophytes, microorganisms that live within plant tissues without harming the host, can colonize these tissues. They promote plant growth, serve as biocontrol agents, and naturally...
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| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2024
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1183005 |
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| Sumario: | <p id="p1">Strengthening agriculture is crucial for ensuring food security for the world’s expanding population. Endophytes, microorganisms that live within plant tissues without harming the host, can colonize these tissues. They promote plant growth, serve as biocontrol agents, and naturally shield the host from a variety of biotic and abiotic challenges. Each year, the emergence of numerous stresses in crops leads to a decrease in yield, resulting in significant losses. To mitigate these losses and manage plant pests and diseases, various effective strategies should be employed. Endophytes, being environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and cost-effective, could serve as an alternative for farmers aiming for sustainable agriculture. This chapter will discuss the biochemical, molecular, and genetic mechanisms of endophytes in enhancing stress tolerance in different crops and their role as biological control agents. Furthermore, endophytes and their metabolites should be explored as potential beneficial agents in the biological control of plant pests and diseases, extending the investigation up to the multi-omics level.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-0-85466-293-7 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.1005390 |