Purpureocillium lilacinum and Metarhizium marquandii as plant growth-promoting fungi.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Especially on commodities crops like soybean, maize, cotton, coffee and others, high yields are reached mainly by the intensive use of pesticides and fertilizers. The biological management of crops is a relatively recent concept, and its application has increased expectations about a more sustainable agriculture. The use of fungi as plant bioinoculants has proven to be a useful alternative in this process, and research is deepening on genera and species with some already known potential. In this context, the present study focused on the analysis of the plant growth promotion potential of Purpureocillium lilacinum, Purpureocillium lavendulum and Metarhizium marquandii aiming its use as bioinoculants in maize, bean and soybean.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Baron NC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7261125 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature