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The interactions between plants and the rhizospheric fungi Phoma spp. confer several favorable features to a wide array of hosts. This chapter explains new knowledge regarding plant growth promotion by Phoma spp. Different species of Phoma were isolated from the rhizosphere of numerous plants such as soybean, carnation, cucumber, and zoysiagrass. The endophytic Phoma spp. promoted growth attributes and yield of different crops. Treatment with Phoma multirostrata enhanced tomato seedling vigor and bacterial wilt control in comparison with their controls. The mechanisms of growth increase by Phoma spp. comprise improving nutrient uptake by plants, controlling phytohormones production, emitting volatile organic compounds, and controlling plant diseases. Nutrient uptake was enhanced in plants colonized with Phoma spp. by increasing the available nutrients in the soil especially phosphorus. Phytohormones such as gibberellin were secreted by Phoma spp. causing increased plant biomass. Photosynthetic efficiency was improved in treated plants due to the production of volatile compounds. Plant signaling pathways were motivated by Phoma spp. especially ethylene pathway that is closely related to plant growth promotion. The use of Phoma spp. has been conceded as an eco-friendly method of increasing crop yield.
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Elsharkawy, M.M. (2022). Plant Growth-Promoting Phoma spp.. In: Rai, M., Zimowska, B., Kövics, G.J. (eds) Phoma: Diversity, Taxonomy, Bioactivities, and Nanotechnology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81218-8_16
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