Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus and Pseudomonas bacteria affect tomato response to Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) herbivory.

ABSTRACT: Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is one of the most significant invasive and destructive pests worldwide, causing serious economic losses to the tomato industry. Rhizosphere microorganism, such as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and Pseudomonas bacteria, can interact with plants individually or collectively to improve plant growth and resistance to pests and disease. However, the effects of AMF, Pseudomonas, and their interactions on plant responses to insect herbivores remain unclear. A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of single/dual inoculation with AMF (Funneliformis mosseae, M) and Pseudomonas putida (P) on the growth and defense of tomato variety Dafen (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in response to infestation by T. absoluta, as well as the growth, developm

SUBMITTER: Zhao W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11665245 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature