Effects of Fusarium verticillioides and Lactobacillus Strains Inoculation on Growth and Antioxidant Enzymes Activity of Zea mays Plants

The current research based on greenhouse experiment evaluates the impact of the strains ( , , , , and ) previously isolated from maize silage on the -infected maize plants. The growth parameters as well as catalase, superoxide dismutase, ascorbate peroxidase, and peroxidase antioxidant enzymes activity were investigated in one-month old seedlings, after inoculations with or co-inoculations with and the strains. Application of strains in maize seedlings significantly enhanced the plant growth and biomass. The best effect was observed when the was applied. It was revealed that inoculation with stimulated antioxidant enzyme activity and co-inoculation with strains reduced the enzyme activity, compared to treatment alone. This is the first report that revealed the bioprotective role of strains against