Growth promotion and disease resistance induced in Anthurium colonized by the beneficial root endophyte Piriformospora indica.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anthurium andraeanum, an important ornamental flower, has to go through a growth-delaying period after transfer from tissue culture to soil, which requires time and extra costs. Furthermore, during this period, the plantlets are highly susceptible to bacterial infections, which results in impaired development and severe losses. Here, we aimed to address whether application of the endophytic fungus, Piriformospora indica protects the A. andraeanum root system during the critical propagation period, and whether P. indica reduce the mortality rate by stimulating the host's resistance against diseases.

Results

We demonstrate that P. indica shortens the recovery period of Anthurium, promotes growth and confers disease resistance. The beneficial effect of P. indica resu

SUBMITTER: Lin HF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6346537 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature