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Endophytic Microorganisms as Biological Control Agents for Plant Pathogens: A Panacea for Sustainable Agriculture

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The utilization of endophytic microorganisms as natural biological control agents could serve as a permanent replacement to the synthetic chemicals used in the management of plant pathogens. The constant usage of pesticides has led not only to pest and disease resistance but also bioaccumulation and biomagnification of the chemicals, subsequently leading to environmental pollution and health hazards. Mitigating the effects of the long-term usage of chemical pesticides remains one of the greatest challenges in achieving sustainable agriculture. Thus, to achieve sustainable goals, which include safe environment, food safety, healthy lives, and sustainable agriculture, there is an increased need for alternatives in pest management. Utilizing beneficial microorganisms has been considered an alternative. In view of these, this chapter intends to report the recent trends in the application of endophytic microorganisms in the management of plant pathogens and also the use of nanotechnology in the production of biologically active compounds from the endophytic microorganisms.

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    Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji & Neera Bhalla Sarin

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Adetunji, C.O., Kumar, D., Raina, M., Arogundade, O., Sarin, N.B. (2019). Endophytic Microorganisms as Biological Control Agents for Plant Pathogens: A Panacea for Sustainable Agriculture. In: Varma, A., Tripathi, S., Prasad, R. (eds) Plant Biotic Interactions . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26657-8_1

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