Selection of fungal endophytes with biocontrol potential against Fusarium head blight in wheat

• Published in: Biological control Vol. 144; p. 104222
• Main Authors: Rojas, Edward C., Jensen, Birgit, Jørgensen, Hans J.L., Latz, Meike A.C., Esteban, Pilar, Ding, Yuwei, Collinge, David B.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.05.2020
• Subjects: Anthracocystis floculossa; biological control; biological control agents; biomass; disease control; disease severity; Endophyte isolation; endophytes; fungi; Fusarium graminearum; Fusarium head blight; grain crops; greenhouses; integrated pest management; leaves; pathogens; Penicillium; Penicillium olsonii; plant tissues; Sarocladium; Sarocladium strictum; Screening; spikelets; Triticum; wheat; Screening; Anthracocystis floculossa; Sarocladium strictum; Endophyte isolation; Penicillium olsonii

•Endophytes were isolated from healthy wheat spikes in areas of high FHB incidence.•15 isolates were selected for biological control screening.•Four isolates were identified as potential biocontrol agents against Fusarium graminearum infection on detached wheat spikelets and on greenhouse assays.•Is...