Perspective of using fungi of the genus Рen'icillium in agriculture

Abstract

Investigating antifungal activity against plant pathogens and action of exometabolites (EM) of filamentous fungi Penicillium funiculosum CNMN FD 11 and Penicillium corylophilum CMNM FD 20 on the germination and growth of cucumber was proved that they inhibit pathogens, and the aqueous solution of EM in a ratio of 1:200stimulates germination seed by 27.3% and sprout growth by 28.7%. Foliar treatment of plants with an aqueous solution of EM, carried out in 2 stages: 1st - in the phase of 3-4 leaves, 2nd - after 14 days, the consumption rate - 150 ml/plant for each treatment with Penicillium funiculosum CNMN FD 11 can increase the yield of cucumbers by 31%, and the EM strain of Penicillium corylophilum CMNM FD 20 - by 10% in comparison with control.