미생물을 활용한 옥수수병의 생물학적 방제

• Published in: Sigmulbyeong yeon'gu Vol. 28; no. 4; pp. 195 - 203
• Main Authors: 김정애(Jung-Ae Kim), 송정섭(Jeong-Sup Song), 정민혜(Min-Hye Jeong), 박숙영(Sook-Young Park), 김양선(Yangseon Kim)
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국식물병리학회 2022
• Subjects: 농학; Microorganisms; Disease management; Maize disease; Biocontrol
• ISSN: 1598-2262; 2233-9191

Zea mays, known as maize or corn, is a major staple crop and an important source of energy for humans and animals, thus ensuring global food security. Approximately 9.4% of the loss of total annual corn production is caused by pathogens including fungi, bacteria, and viruses, resulting in economic losses. Although the use of fungicides is one of the most common strategies to control corn diseases, the frequent use of fungicides causes various health problems in humans and animals. In order to overcome this problem, an eco-friendly control strategy has recently emerged as an alternative way. One such eco-friendly control strategy is the use of beneficial microorganisms in the control of plant pathogens. The beneficial microorganisms can control the plant pathogens in various ways, such as spatial competition with plant pathogens, inhibition of fungal or bacterial growth via the production of secondary metabolites or antibiotics, and direct attack to plant pathogens via enzyme activity. Here, we reviewed microorganisms as biocontrol agents against corn diseases.