Mode of Action of Microbial Biological Control Agents Against Plant Diseases: Relevance Beyond Efficacy

• Published in: Frontiers in plant science Vol. 10; p. 845
• Main Authors: Köhl, Jürgen, Kolnaar, Rogier, Ravensberg, Willem J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 19.07.2019
• Subjects: antagonist; biological control; mode of action; plant diseases; Plant Science; risk assessment; screening; risk assessment; screening; biological control; plant diseases; mode of action; antagonist

Microbial biological control agents (MBCAs) are applied to crops for biological control of plant pathogens where they act via a range of modes of action. Some MBCAs interact with plants by inducing resistance or priming plants without any direct interaction with the targeted pathogen. Other MBCAs ac...