Publication
Title
Modes of action of microbial biocontrol in the phyllosphere
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Abstract
A fast-growing field of research focuses on microbial biocontrol in the phyllosphere. Phyllosphere microorganisms possess a wide range of adaptation and biocontrol factors, which allow them to adapt to the phyllosphere environment and inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens, thus sustaining plant health. These biocontrol factors can be categorized in direct, microbe–microbe, and indirect, host–microbe, interactions. This review gives an overview of the modes of action of microbial adaptation and biocontrol in the phyllosphere, the genetic basis of the mechanisms, and examples of experiments that can detect these mechanisms in laboratory and field experiments. Detailed insights in such mechanisms are key for the rational design of novel microbial biocontrol strategies and increase crop protection and production. Such novel biocontrol strategies are much needed, as ensuring sufficient and consistent food production for a growing world population, while protecting our environment, is one of the biggest challenges of our time.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Frontiers in microbiology. - Lausanne, 2010, currens
Publication
Lausanne : Frontiers media sa , 2020
ISSN
1664-302X
DOI
10.3389/FMICB.2020.01619
Volume/pages
11 (2020) , p. 1-18
Article Reference
1619
ISI
000556352100001
Pubmed ID
32760378
Medium
E-only publicatie
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UAntwerpen
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Research group
Project info
Bioremediation potential of the natural phyllosphere microbiome.
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Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
Web of Science
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Creation 14.07.2020
Last edited 03.12.2024
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