Beneficial fungal microbes as novel ecosustainable tools for forage crops

Authors

  • Daria Lotito Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, 80137
  • Gabriella Orazzo
  • Roberta Matera Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, 80137 Naples, Italy.
  • Nadia Musco Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, 80137 Naples, Italy.
  • Alessia Staropoli Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, National Research Council Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy.
  • Francesco Vinale Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, 80137 Naples, Italy.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21014/actaimeko.v13i1.1670

Keywords:

fungi, biocontrol, Trichoderma spp., biostimulants, metabolomics, secondary metabolites

Abstract

Traditional approaches to protect agricultural crops are based on the use of chemical pesticides. Nevertheless, these products are costly, contaminate the environment and are harmful to animals and humans. Reduction or elimination of chemical applications in agriculture is extremely needed, and the application of biostimulants and biological control agents is an efficient alternative for an eco-sustainable agriculture. This study demonstrated that formulations based on fungi belonging to Trichoderma genus had beneficial effects on forage crops and significantly affected plant metabolome.

 

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Published

2024-03-28

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Research Papers

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Copyright (c) 2024 Daria Lotito, Gabriella Orazzo, Roberta Matera, Nadia Musco, Alessia Staropoli, Francesco Vinale

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