Advances in research on Penicillium with biocontrol activity against plant disease
Penicillium sp.has a broad antimicrobial spectrum and strong resistance to adverse conditions,making it an excellent biocontrol agent against various plant diseases.This article reviews the current research status of Penicillium spp.as biological control agents against fungal,oomycete,nematode and bacterial diseases in plants.It also discusses the diversity of antifungal secondary metabolites produced by these biocontrol agents and the application of genomics,transcriptomics,metabolomics,proteomics,and cultureomics in Penicillium research.Finally,the article provides insights into future research directions for biocontrol Penicillium,aiming to serve as a reference for subsequent studies and applications.