Valorization of a novel small scale Arabidopsis screening assay based on molecular ISR markers and identification of new biocontrol organisms (BCOs). KU Leuven
Induced systemic resistance (ISR) is the defense response triggered by beneficial micro‐organisms. The ISR process has been studied intensively in the Plant‐Fungi Interactions group of the Centre of Microbial and Plant Genetics (CMPG‐PFI), with a focus on Trichoderma spp. as potential inducers of the ISR response. Application of Trichoderma spp. to the roots of Arabidopsis and tomato resulted in increased resistance to leaf infection by the ...