Screening of fungal strains of the genus Beauveria for their ability to form endophytic relations with Phaseolus plants

Abstract

Screening of 11 strains of Beauveria fungi based on their colonization rate (endophytic activity) on bean plants showed that all the cultures tested belonging either to Beauveria bassiana or Beauveria pseudobassiana are able to colonize the plants. Significant differences were revealed between the strains in their endophytic activity. Three strains of fungi with the highest endophytic activity were found and a slight growth-stimulating effect was revealed for the four strains. The relative increase in plant height was significantly higher compared to both control and other fungal cultures.