Serendipita indica: Harnessing its versatile potential for food and nutritional security

Shekhawat, Pooja Kanwar; Jangir, Pooja; Bishnoi, Alka; Roy, Shweta; Ram, Hasthi; Soni, Praveen

doi:10.1016/j.pmpp.2021.101708

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“…These results were in agreement with those of Saleem et al [10]. The enhancements in the growth and development of cabbage seedlings can be linked to several elements, including improved nutrient absorption, higher water intake, and the generation of phytohormones [32,33]. Furthermore, S. indica increases the number of additional growth factors, such as metabolite production, fatty acid, and TAC cycle activity, which leads to increased glucose generation, enhancing plant development [34].…”

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“…As a result of the comprehensive data on S. indica's effectiveness as a biocontrol agent against various diseases that have been generated over the years, it has been established that S. indica can exert direct and indirect approaches to induce inhibitory effects against root and leaf pathogens, respectively. In the case of root pathogen, S. indica employs antagonistic effect through its antioxidant activity, while inducing systemic resistance against leaf pathogens [33].…”

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Serendipita indica as a Plant Growth Promoter and Biocontrol Agent against Black Rot Disease in Cabbage Grown in a Phytotron

Saleem,

Ragasova,

Tekielska

et al. 2023

Agriculture

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Serendipita indica, a mutualistic root endophytic fungus, has gained attention for its potential to enhance plant health and resistance to various stresses. This study investigated the impact of S. indica (strain DSM 11827) on plant growth promotion and the management of black rot disease. This is a devastating bacterial ailment caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris, which affects cruciferous crops worldwide. The experiment was conducted under sterile conditions in a phytotron for 10 weeks. It involved the substrate and seed inoculation of S. indica in a cabbage crop. The findings suggested that S. indica establishes mutualistic relationships with cruciferous plants, positively influencing their growth while simultaneously reducing their susceptibility to black rot disease. Plant morphological and physiological parameters were enhanced by S. indica application. Additionally, bio stress markers were also enhanced in response to black rot disease. Moreover, disease severity was reduced by 27.9% and 18.8% in the substrate and seeds treated with S. indica, respectively. However, our findings did not report any antagonistic effect between S. indica and two pathogens, i.e., Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris and Alternaria brassicicola under the in vitro test, suggesting that the suppression of black rot disease in cabbage seedlings was induced indirectly by S. indica. This study, therefore, underscores the promising prospect of utilizing S. indica to promote crop productivity and combat the destructive impact of black rot disease in cruciferous plants, contributing to more sustainable and resilient agriculture.

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