https://doi.org/10.37229/fsa.fja.2026.05.27

Colonization of tomato plants by fungal endophyte isolates, Beauveria bassiana and Cladosporium cladosporioides by two inoculation methods (seeds and seedlings) was evaluated. Seed inoculation was the most efficient method resulted in highest recovery of both inoculated fungal strains from roots, stems and leaves tissues. Also, the effects of inoculated endophytes on survival of B. tabaci adults and nymphs were studied. In addition, Repellence effect and oviposition deterrence of inoculated endophytes were assessed. C. cladosporioides proved capable of colonizing tomato plants protecting it from B. tabaci attack by suppressing both adults and nymphs in addition to repel adults and deter oviposition.