Biological Control of Powdery Mildew by a Hyperparasite, Ampelomyces quisqualis 94103: From isolation to a commercial biofungicide product.

  • Lee, Sang-Yeob (Plant Pathology Division, Department of Crop Protection, National Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology, RDA) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Bum (Research Planning Division, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Kim, Choong-Heo (Plant Pathology Division, Department of Crop Protection, National Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology, RDA)
  • Published : 2003.10.01

Abstract

Total 291 isolates of Ampelomyces quisqualis were obtained from 32 species of powdery mildew fungi and a selected isolate, Ampelomyces quisqualis 94013 (AQ94013) effectively hyperparasitized 6 species of Sphaerotheca and one species of Erysiphe which cause serious damage on many important crops in Korea. Moreover, AQ94013 showed antagonistic effects against 12 major fungal plant pathogens as well. Results indicated that the present isolate is not a host specific hyperparasite and has a broad spectrum of biocontrol potential. Providentially, AQ94013 revealed resistance to a number of agrochemicals so as to be applied with the chemicals reciprocally.(중략)

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