Climate Change and Agroecosystem: How Entomopathogenic Fungi Influence Soil Microbial Diversity and Plant Growth?
摘要
Climate change significantly threatens agricultural productivity, necessitating sustainable pest management strategies. EPFs, such as Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae, serve as effective biological control agents against insect pests, enhancing soil health and promoting plant growth through improved nutrient cycling and stress tolerance. The chapter highlights how EPF contributes to maintaining soil microbial diversity, which is crucial for ecosystem functionality and resilience against climatic shifts. EPF plays a vital role in sustainable agriculture by suppressing pest populations and facilitating nutrient uptake. The findings underscore the importance of integrating EPF into agricultural practices to address food security challenges while minimizing environmental impacts. Further research is essential to fully understand the ecological roles of EPF in adapting agroecosystems to changing climate conditions.