Model application of entomopathogenic fungi as alternatives to chemical pesticides: Prospects, challenges, and insights for next-generation sustainable agriculture

BS Bamisile, KS Akutse, JA Siddiqui, Y Xu - Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021 - frontiersin.org
In the past few decades, the control of pests and diseases of cultivated plants using natural
and biological measures has drawn increasing attention in the quest to reduce the level of …

Endophytes: colonization, behaviour, and their role in defense mechanism

AA Mengistu - International Journal of Microbiology, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Biotic and abiotic factors cause an enormous amount of yield and economical loss.
However, endophytes can play a significant role in enhancing the tolerance of plants …

Entomopathogenic fungi: interactions and applications

S Mantzoukas, F Kitsiou, D Natsiopoulos… - Encyclopedia, 2022 - mdpi.com
Definition Entomopathogenic fungi are a special group of soil-dwelling microorganisms that
infects and kills insects and other arthropods through cuticle penetration. They are currently …

Pest management via endophytic colonization of tobacco seedlings by the insect fungal pathogen Beauveria bassiana

X Qin, X Zhao, S Huang, J Deng, X Li… - Pest Management …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND It has been suggested that entomopathogenic fungi can be introduced into
plants as endophytes potentially leading to insect control. Here, we sought to identify …

General limitations to endophytic entomopathogenic fungi use as plant growth promoters, pests and pathogens biocontrol agents

BS Bamisile, JA Siddiqui, KS Akutse, LC Ramos Aguila… - Plants, 2021 - mdpi.com
The multiple roles of fungal entomopathogens in host plants' growth promotion, pest and
pathogen management have drawn huge attention for investigation. Endophytic species are …

Endophytic fungi: understanding complex cross-talks

AJ Mattoo, S Nonzom - Symbiosis, 2021 - Springer
Although heeding and leading in the application perspective, we are lagging to address the
variegated cross-talks involved in plant-endophyte interactions, the basis for the pertinence …

Endophytic insect pathogenic fungi-host plant-herbivore mutualism: elucidating the mechanisms involved in the tripartite interactions

BS Bamisile, OG Afolabi, JA Siddiqui, Y Xu - World Journal of Microbiology …, 2023 - Springer
Various techniques used by crop plants to evade insect pests and pathogen attacks have
been documented. Among these, plant defense strategies induced by endophytic insect …

Fungal strain and crop cultivar affect growth of sweet pepper plants after root inoculation with entomopathogenic fungi

L Wilberts, N Rojas-Preciado, H Jacquemyn… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
As endophytes, entomopathogenic fungi can protect plants against biotic and abiotic
stresses and at the same time promote plant growth and plant health. To date, most studies …

Impact of plant monoterpenes on insect pest management and insect-associated microbes

M Qasim, W Islam, M Rizwan, D Hussain, A Noman… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
The fight against insect pests primarily relies on the utilization of synthetic insecticides.
However, improper application of these chemicals can lead to detrimental effects on both the …

The endophytic fungi from South Sumatra (Indonesia) and their pathogenecity against the new invasive fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda

M Gustianingtyas, S Herlinda, S Suwandi - Biodiversitas Journal of …, 2021 - smujo.id
Gustianingtyas M, Herlinda S, Suwandi. 2021. The endophytic fungi from South Sumatra
(Indonesia) and their pathogenicity against the new invasive fall armyworm, Spodoptera …