Integrated biocontrol strategies using indigenous fungal endophytes <i>Aspergillus fumigatus</i> and <i>Curvularia lunata</i> against wheat stripe rust.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Wheat stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), is a major pathogenic threat, particularly in regions with favorable moist conditions during the growing season, resulting in significant commercial losses. This study investigates the variations in wheat plant responses to pathogen stress and the potential biocontrol effects of fungal endophytes against stripe rust. Due to the challenges associated with culturing the obligate biotrophic basidiomycete fungi on artificial media, there is a dire need for eco-friendly, economical, and safe biocontrol alternatives.

Methods

We explored the biocontrol potential of two indigenous fungal endophytes, Curvularia lunata (DT-4) and Aspergillus fumigatus (DT-8), against wheat stripe ru

SUBMITTER: Khan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12757442 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature