Relevance of entomopathogenic fungi in soil–plant systems

Result code in IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F26722861%3A_____%2F24%3AN0000001" target="_blank" >RIV/26722861:_____/24:N0000001 - isvavai.cz</a>

Alternative codes found

RIV/60076658:12220/23:43907165

Result on the web

<a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-023-06325-8" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-023-06325-8</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11104-023-06325-8" target="_blank" >10.1007/s11104-023-06325-8</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Relevance of entomopathogenic fungi in soil–plant systems

Original language description

Aim Entomopathogenic fungi infect and kill a wide range of insects and other arthropod pests. They exhibit versatility as biological control agents, capable of targeting a wide range of hosts. Additionally, they have been used to develop various formulations of agricultural biopesticides. Although this sole role of pest management that has traditionally been ascribed to entomopathogenic fungi is well documented, recent findings provided evidence of other possible functions that can be harnessed to enhance soil–plant systems’ productivity. Methods This study examines that aspect of entomopathogenic fungi through a comprehensive review of the literature and metadata and discusses the potential and prospects for further increased acceptance in the field. The first segment of this study primarily focuses on analysing the existing metadata, whereas the subsequent discussion section provides in-depth review of the topic. Results It was revealed that entomopathogenic fungi positively influence soil aggregation through various mechanisms including the production of glomalin-like substances and other glycoprotein polysaccharides. Additionally, these fungi contribute to organic matter and nutrient recycling, promote plant growth, and facilitate overall soil health. Furthermore, they were found to initiate induced resistance in crop plants, thereby aiding in the prevention of herbivorous feeding, alleviation of stress, and reduction of diseases in the host plant. Conclusion Although some studies have reported limitations associated with these fungi, such as lengthy killing time, environmental specificity, toxicosis production, and challenges regarding isolation and characterization, we have reached the conclusion that these ubiquitous fungi may be important in nutrient recycling, soil health improvement, and as bodyguards for plant growth and productivity. More studies are still needed to understand the underlying mechanisms, and it should be added that different experimental designs can lead to contradictory results.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

40106 - Agronomy, plant breeding and plant protection; (Agricultural biotechnology to be 4.4)

Project

<a href="/en/project/QK22010255" target="_blank" >QK22010255: Intensification of legumes production in organic farming by biological treatment with the aim of improvement of plant health status</a><br>

Continuities

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Publication year

2024

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Plant and Soil

ISSN

0032-079X

e-ISSN

1573-5036

Volume of the periodical

„neuveden“

Issue of the periodical within the volume

495

Country of publishing house

NL - THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS

Number of pages

25

Pages from-to

287–310

UT code for WoS article

001096954400002

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-85175861444