Endophytic fungi as sustainable tools for Fusarium head blight control in cereals: mechanisms, applications and limitations
Zuzana Antalová, Dominik Bleša, Marta Zavřelová, Pavel Matušinsky, Jan Šafář · 2026
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Antalová and colleagues review endophytic fungi in 2026. These microbes live harmlessly inside plants, and the review asks whether they can help control Fusarium head blight, a cereal disease that also poisons grain with mycotoxins. The review weighs evidence from cereal studies separately from claims borrowed from wider plant research.
Selected endophytes can attack the Fusarium fungus directly, compete for space in the plant, prime the plant's own defenses, and in some trials cut toxin levels in grain. Delivery routes include treating crop residue, spraying the heads, and coating seeds. Yet field results vary, and formulation, delivery, ecological safety, and regulation remain major barriers. The authors conclude endophytes are unlikely to replace fungicides or resistant varieties soon, but can strengthen combined management programs.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Zuzana Antalová, Dominik Bleša, Marta Zavřelová, Pavel Matušinsky, Jan Šafář |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 55 KB |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |