Plants, like humans, have a microbiome that helps them grow, defend themselves against pathogens, acquire nutrients, and protect themselves against environmental stresses. The microbiome of tomatoes, a staple crop grown worldwide, could be utilized not only to reduce fertilizer and pesticide applications, but also to clean up harmful pollutants ...
Sean Lindert +3 more
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Grafting Tomato Scions on Root Knot Nematode (RKN)-Resistant Brinjal Rootstocks Complemented with Biocontrol Agents as an Integrated Nematode Management (INM) Strategy for the Development of RKN-Resistant Tomato. [PDF]
Poonia AK +4 more
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Co‐application of Bacillus strains TM22 and MCM61 suppressed Fusarium wilt of cotton. Seed biopriming with Bacillus strains performed better than soil drenching. TM22 + MCM61 improved vegetative and physiological aspects in cotton plants. TM22 + MCM61 enhanced the activity of defense enzymes and defense gene expression.
Tahir Mahmood +11 more
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B. velezensis 83 protects the plant against B. cinerea, accumulating acetoin and activating jasmonic acid‐ and salicylic acid‐mediated defense responses. Abstract BACKGROUND Modern agriculture is based on the application of synthetic agrochemicals to control multiple abiotic and biotic stresses.
Eduardo Martínez‐Terrazas +5 more
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Insights into the Functional Responses of Four Neotropical-Native Parasitoids to Enhance Their Role as Biocontrol Agents Against <i>Anastrepha fraterculus</i> Pest Populations. [PDF]
Núñez-Campero SR +5 more
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Impacts of rodents in piggeries in Australia – review and pilot impact study
Rodent impacts in Australian piggeries are under‐researched, with limited data on economic losses and control costs. A review and pilot study found average losses of AUD$100 000 annually. Key concerns include disease, damage, and control expenses.
Peter R. Brown, Steve Henry
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Identification of a Novel Pathogen of Peanut Root Rot, <i>Ceratobasidium</i> sp. AG-A, and the Potential of Selected Bacterial Biocontrol Agents. [PDF]
Li Y +6 more
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Characteristics, Motivation, and Challenges of Global Research on Dengue Vaccination
ABSTRACT Due to the sharp increase in dengue infections in recent years, developing effective and regionally adapted vaccines is imperative. This requires research strategies aimed at vaccines that are free of side effects and effective for all four serotypes.
Doris Klingelhöfer +5 more
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Half-Century Scientometric Analysis: Unveiling the Excellence of Fungi as Biocontrol Agents and Biofertilisers. [PDF]
Yuan Z +6 more
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