Plant-associated fungi affect above- and belowground pest responses to soybean plants.
Loren J Rivera-VegaWenqing ZhouLeah W BuchmanCesar U ValenciaAllison L H JackDiana Castillo LopezGregory A SwordPublished in: Journal of applied microbiology (2022)
Overall, this study provides important insights into plant-fungal interactions and their effect on both above- and belowground pests. This study also highlights an important first step towards harnessing the potential of microbial inoculates as a tool for integrated pest management in soybeans.