The effects of Phoma macrostoma on nontarget plant and target weed species

Impact of macrocidins, produced by Phoma macrostoma, on carotenoid profiles of plants

“…Consistent with the findings of Bailey et al, (2011), macrocidins induced photobleaching and growth inhibition (biomass reduction) in dandelions and thistles, but not pumpkin and wheat.…”

“…Because macrocidins are not currently available in a highly concentrated, pure form, they were applied in a larger volume, meaning that plant uptake likely took place largely from the roots. The macrocidin application method was consistent with historical soil-based inoculation with P. macrostoma (Bailey et al, 2013;Bailey et al, 2010;Bailey et al, 2011;Zhou et al, 2004) and appropriate given the likely phloem-mobility of macrocidins (Graupner et al, 2003). In contrast, diflufenican was primarily available directly across the surface of the leaves.…”

“…Monocots such as turfgrasses, wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), as well as some dicots, including pumpkin (Cucurbita L. spp), are resistant to P. macrostoma and macrocidins (Bailey et al, 2011).…”

Optimization of solid-state fermentation for bioherbicide production by Phoma sp .

“…as bioherbicides using submerged fermentation. Bailey et al (2011) evaluated the action of Phoma macrostoma as bioherbicide, whereas Zhang et al (2012) used Phoma sp. to obtain antimicrobial extracts.…”

Plant pathogens as biocontrol agents for Cirsium arvense – an answer to Müller and Nentwig

“…This pathogen is applied to the soil as a pre-emergent bioherbicide capable of controlling many herbaceous weeds, but does not harm most Poaceae species, making it an attractive alternative for broadleaf weed control where common phenoxy herbicides are no longer desirable or permitted for use (Bailey et al 2011a). Safety to non-target plants is assured when used in selected situations since the infective propagule applied is mycelium that has limited mobility and weak persistence (Bailey et al 2011b).…”