from Part II - Role of Endophytes in Growth and Biotic and Abiotic Stress Resistance
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 April 2019
In recent years, research into novel plant protection strategies with endophytic entomopathogenic fungi has increased markedly. However, current applications of these fungi are mostly not supported by targeted formulation strategies which should enhance fungal establishment in close proximity to plant tissue and promote endophytism. Further drawbacks are low stability of fungal propagules during drying and storage, difficult handling as well as high dosages and costs per hectare. Formulation has the potential to substantially improve all of these characteristics to come closer to implementation of these fungi in integrated pest management. This chapter reviews the currently available literature on application of formulated endophytic entomopathogenic fungi via sprays, seed treatments, and sowing of granules and beads. It further addresses future trends in formulation science to overcome current challenges of endophytic entomopathogenic fungi regarding consistent efficacy particularly under field conditions.
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