Influence of Rhizoctonia solani and Trichoderma spp. in growth of bean (Phaseolus vulgaris, L.) and in the induction of plant defence-related genes

Many Trichoderma species are well-known for their ability to promote plant growth and defence. We study how the interaction of bean plants with R. solani and/or Trichoderma affect the plants growth and the level of expression of defence-related genes. Trichoderma isolates were evaluated in vitro for...

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Main Authors: Sara eMayo, Santiago eGutierrez, Monica G. Malmierca, Alicia eLorenzana, María Piedad Campelo, Rosa eHermosa, Pedro A Casquero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2015.00685/full