Characterization and importance of fungal bio-control agents

Abstract

Various methods are adopted to manage the plant diseases. Fungicide being used to manage the disease is in practice which is hazardous for human and animals causing serious health disorder. Now-a-days much emphasis is being given on biological control of phytopathogens responsible for causation of plant diseases. Much more information is available on mode of action and application of bio-agents exploited for biological control but the microorganisms utilized in this respect are little known as regards to their morphological features and taxonomy. This communication particularly deals with the bioagents which are entomogenous, nematophagous, predaceous in nature and mycoparasites. Ephasis has been given on their characters and classification and use as bio-control agents.