Fusarium sp in general is believed to be a complex group of fungi and main cause of plant diseases like Panama wilt, and other wilt or rot. However there are good research reports claiming the potential of this Saprophytic fungus. It is not in commercial form for insect control.
Hi, have you ever thought that Fusarium fungis produce highly efficient toxins?!?! It's harmful to health of humans and (working) animals! Cheers, Nadine
I completely agree with Nadine. I think fusarium has toxins which are very harmful
Dear Nadine and Haitham,
I agree with you that Fusarium fungus has highly efficient toxins however certain Fusarium are entomopathogenic as well. The question the student asked that we deal with highly poisonous chemicals and when compare to this Fusarium toxins can be better answer to replace those poisonous toxin based pesticides.
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Because this fungi can wilt diseases in many species of plant.
Dear Masoud Latifian,
Well I agree with you to some extent however there are Fungi though majority of them are plant pathogenic but others are merely competitors in the soil and often serve as entomopathogenic. In such condition if those Fusarium not harmful to plants and has the beneficial role then it could be tapped to use as biocontrol agent. Fusarium larvarum is one such example that infect only on pests (whitefly) and not in plants or other beneficial animals like predators and parasites. We have to look deeper into the good side of those creatures esp. these potential microbes as well. Looking for your comments on this
There is potential for using Fusarium as entomopathogenic fungus. Good discussion and it is a new idea.
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