2024 review
Microbiome-Mediated Strategies to Manage Major Soil-Borne Diseases of Tomato
[Review of ]. PLANTS-BASEL, 13(3).
author keywords: tomato; Solanum lycopersicon L.; plant-microbiome interactions; root exudates; plant immunity; integrated disease management; Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici; Ralstonia solanacearum; Verticillium dahliae; Meloidogyne spp.
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Added: February 26, 2024
The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is consumed globally as a fresh vegetable due to its high nutritional value and antioxidant properties. However, soil-borne diseases can severely limit tomato production. These diseases, such as bacterial wilt (BW), Fusarium wilt (FW), Verticillium wilt (VW), and root-knot nematodes (RKN), can significantly reduce the yield and quality of tomatoes. Using agrochemicals to combat these diseases can lead to chemical residues, pesticide resistance, and environmental pollution. Unfortunately, resistant varieties are not yet available. Therefore, we must find alternative strategies to protect tomatoes from these soil-borne diseases. One of the most promising solutions is harnessing microbial communities that can suppress disease and promote plant growth and immunity. Recent omics technologies and next-generation sequencing advances can help us develop microbiome-based strategies to mitigate tomato soil-borne diseases. This review emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the utilization of beneficial microbiomes to mitigate soil-borne diseases and improve crop productivity.