Plant Growth Promoting and Biocontrol Activity of Streptomyces spp. as Endophytes
Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, via Amendola 2, 42122 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2018, 19(4), 952; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19040952
Received: 18 February 2018
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Revised: 12 March 2018
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Accepted: 16 March 2018
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Published: 22 March 2018
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Plant Microbe Interaction 2017)
There has been many recent studies on the use of microbial antagonists to control diseases incited by soilborne and airborne plant pathogenic bacteria and fungi, in an attempt to replace existing methods of chemical control and avoid extensive use of fungicides, which often lead to resistance in plant pathogens. In agriculture, plant growth-promoting and biocontrol microorganisms have emerged as safe alternatives to chemical pesticides. Streptomyces spp. and their metabolites may have great potential as excellent agents for controlling various fungal and bacterial phytopathogens. Streptomycetes belong to the rhizosoil microbial communities and are efficient colonizers of plant tissues, from roots to the aerial parts. They are active producers of antibiotics and volatile organic compounds, both in soil and in planta, and this feature is helpful for identifying active antagonists of plant pathogens and can be used in several cropping systems as biocontrol agents. Additionally, their ability to promote plant growth has been demonstrated in a number of crops, thus inspiring the wide application of streptomycetes as biofertilizers to increase plant productivity. The present review highlights Streptomyces spp.-mediated functional traits, such as enhancement of plant growth and biocontrol of phytopathogens.
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Keywords:
actinobacteria; streptomycetes; plant growth promoting rhizobacteria; microbe–microbe interactions; microbial biocontrol agents
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Vurukonda, S.S.K.P.; Giovanardi, D.; Stefani, E. Plant Growth Promoting and Biocontrol Activity of Streptomyces spp. as Endophytes. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2018, 19, 952. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19040952
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Vurukonda SSKP, Giovanardi D, Stefani E. Plant Growth Promoting and Biocontrol Activity of Streptomyces spp. as Endophytes. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2018; 19(4):952. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19040952
Chicago/Turabian StyleVurukonda, Sai Shiva Krishna Prasad, Davide Giovanardi, and Emilio Stefani. 2018. "Plant Growth Promoting and Biocontrol Activity of Streptomyces spp. as Endophytes" International Journal of Molecular Sciences 19, no. 4: 952. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19040952
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