Exploration of microbial resources for plant disease management

Authors

  • SOMESHWAR BHAGAT

Keywords:

Microbial resources, PGPRs, Trichoderma spp.

Abstract

Microbes are most important and precious resources which are naturally present in soil ecosystem. Microbes consist of several prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms and are ubiquitously found in almost all ecosystem including agricultural soil, sea water, forest, etc. Trichoderma spp. and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs) are the most important microbes in plant disease management, which have been used most widely across the world. This paper highlights the major functions of biocontrol of Trichoderma spp and PGPRs, interaction of Trichoderma/PGPRs Plant Pathogens-Plant and their use in plant disease management. They have multifaceted function with intensive crop health care but need certain congenial conditions (presence of organic matter, soil moisture, temperature, pH, etc. for their maximum bioefficacy. The selection of superior strains of biocontrol agent, mass production and formulation technology (including products from BCA) and method of delivery in the field are the most crucial aspects in biocontrol of plant disease management.

Downloads

Issue

Vol. 69 No. 2 (2016): Indian Phytopathology

Section

Awards and Honours

License

For Authors

As soon as an article is accepted for publication, authors are requested to assign copyright of the article (or to grant exclusive publication and dissemination rights) to the publisher (Indian Phytopathlogical Society). This will ensure the widest possible protection and dissemination of information.

For Readers

While the advice and information in this journal is believed to be true and accurate at the date of its publication, the authors, the editors, nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein.

All articles published in this journal are protected by copyright, which covers the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute the article (e.g., as offprints), as well as all translation rights. No material published in this journal may be reproduced photographically or stored on microfilm, in electronic data bases, on video disks, etc., without first obtaining written permission from the publisher. The use of general descriptive names, trade names, trademarks, etc. in this publication, even if not specifically identified, implies that these names are protected by the relevant laws and regulations.

How to Cite

BHAGAT, S. (2016). Exploration of microbial resources for plant disease management. Indian Phytopathology, 69(2), 107-113. http://epubs.icar.org.in/ejournal/index.php/IPPJ/article/view/58367