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Consort Interactions of the Root Endophytes Serendipita spp. (Sebacinales, Agaricomycetes, Basidiomycota) with Crop Plants

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Abstract

Various microorganisms may be formulated and applied to enhance plant growth and vigor, e.g., the symbiotic fungal root endophytes Serendipita indicia and S. vermifera (Serendipitaceae, Agaricomycetes, Basidiomycota), which interact with a broad range of host plants. These symbionts have a wide range of beneficial effects on plants, such as induction of resistance to fungal pathogens and different insects/pests as well as overall unspecific growth-promoting effects. Unlike arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) fungi, Serendipita spp. can grow axenically on synthetic media, which presents a potential for producing quantities of active inoculum for large-scale formulation and field use. This makes the Serendipita-based products promising candidates for application in sustainable agriculture. Fungal endophytes support crops in different crucial ways. However, the endophytes are not always beneficial to the plants, as the symbiosis may range from mutualism to antagonism. The host–endophytic relation presents an intricate balance between plant defenses and fungal virulence. Thus, the application of high concentrations of S. indica inoculum may lead to severe infection and strong negative effects on the plant. In this review, we address the importance of “inoculum quantity” as an often-overlooked factor in the study of plant–endophyte interactions. We also highlight the benefits of the endophyte-mediated interaction of plants and Serendipita spp. singly or in aggregates with other plant growth-promoting microorganisms. Finally, we discuss the potential advantages of using carrier-based formulations of the bioinoculants, especially for large-scale commercial seed production.

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Rokni, N., Ekelund, F., Borhan, M.H. (2023). Consort Interactions of the Root Endophytes Serendipita spp. (Sebacinales, Agaricomycetes, Basidiomycota) with Crop Plants. In: Maheshwari, D.K., Dheeman, S. (eds) Sustainable Agrobiology. Microorganisms for Sustainability, vol 43. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9570-5_12

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