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3 - Application of Formulated Endophytic Entomopathogenic Fungi for Novel Plant Protection Strategies

from Part II - Role of Endophytes in Growth and Biotic and Abiotic Stress Resistance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 April 2019

By
Vivien Krell ,
Desirée Jakobs-Schoenwandt  and
Anant V. Patel
Edited by
Trevor R. Hodkinson ,
Fiona M. Doohan ,
Matthew J. Saunders  and
Brian R. Murphy
Trevor R. Hodkinson
Affiliation:
Trinity College Dublin
Fiona M. Doohan
Affiliation:
University College Dublin
Matthew J. Saunders
Affiliation:
Trinity College Dublin
Brian R. Murphy
Affiliation:
Trinity College Dublin
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In recent years, research into novel plant protection strategies with endophytic entomopathogenic fungi has increased markedly. However, current applications of these fungi are mostly not supported by targeted formulation strategies which should enhance fungal establishment in close proximity to plant tissue and promote endophytism. Further drawbacks are low stability of fungal propagules during drying and storage, difficult handling as well as high dosages and costs per hectare. Formulation has the potential to substantially improve all of these characteristics to come closer to implementation of these fungi in integrated pest management. This chapter reviews the currently available literature on application of formulated endophytic entomopathogenic fungi via sprays, seed treatments, and sowing of granules and beads. It further addresses future trends in formulation science to overcome current challenges of endophytic entomopathogenic fungi regarding consistent efficacy particularly under field conditions.

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Endophytes for a Growing World , pp. 52 - 66
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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