Employing Foliar Endophytes as Biocontrol Agents

dc.contributor.author	Bauerle, T.
dc.date.accessioned	2016-03-14T19:29:04Z
dc.date.available	2016-03-14T19:29:04Z
dc.date.issued	2009
dc.description.abstract	Foliar fungal endophytes are microscopic fungi present in all plant species. These organisms can reduce pest feeding on plant hosts through the production of unpalatable chemicals. Endophyte-host effects have lead to the employment of fungal endophytes as biocontrols in grasses by successfully reducing pest loads while increasing host growth. However, utilization of endophytes in woody plants is in the nascent stages. Research is needed to identify which endophytes are present and how they reduce pest damage on important ornamental and horticultural plants. The proposed research is foundational for the effective use of fungal endophytes in integrated pest management.
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/1813/42901
dc.language.iso	en_US
dc.publisher	New York State IPM Program
dc.subject	Agricultural IPM
dc.subject	Ornamentals
dc.subject	Biocontrol
dc.title	Employing Foliar Endophytes as Biocontrol Agents
dc.type	report

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