The Bacterial Methylorubrum extorquens Product TS201 Induces Multiple Modes of Action to Reduce Insect Feeding Damage on Maize
Huynh, M.; Ho, K.-V.; Phillips, A.; Ernwall, A.; Ludwick, D.; Finke, D.; Lei, Z.; Jack, A.; Hibbard, B.; Breakfield, N.
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Microbial technologies are increasingly adopted to improve sustainable agriculture amid escalating economic, regulatory, and ecological pressures, yet few, if any, are supported by mechanistic understanding that translates to real-world performance. Here, we report TS201, a U.S. EPA-registered bioinsecticide, composed of Methylorubrum extorquens, that enhances maize yield and resilience under pest pressure. Across seven years (2016-2022) of field trials at 22 U.S. locations, TS201 increased yield and reduced lodging. Large-scale evaluations at 81 sites in eight U.S. states (2023-2024) confirmed its agronomic benefit. Mechanistically, TS201 induced biosynthesis of methyl anthranilate, a volatile insect-repellent compound, and triggered pest avoidance of treated roots. These findings reveal a novel plant-microbe-insect interaction and establish a systems biology framework for harnessing microbial plant resilience to advance crop production.
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