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16.05.2024 | Research

Effect of Rice Husk Ash and Neem Extracts on Callosobruchus maculatus in Stored Cowpea in Northern Ghana

Food storage is a positive step towards food security, especially in periods in the year where production is low. There are various improved grain storage methods including the use of synthetic chemicals, although they are associated with other …

verfasst von:: Samuel Adu-Acheampong, Abraham Akuoli Issaka Ndebugri, Joseph Xorxe Kugbe, Rosina Kyerematen

16.05.2024 | Research

Identification of Resistance Sources Against Orobanche Cernua in Tobacco Germplasm

This study investigates the genotype × year interaction in tobacco plants facing the threat of Broomrape (Orobanche spp.), a parasitic weed impacting tobacco production. Over two years, 67 tobacco genotypes were assessed separately under normal …

verfasst von:: Hamid Hatami Maleki, Reza Darvishzadeh, Hossein Zeinalzadeh-Tabrizi

15.05.2024 | Research

Toxicity of Spirotetramat and Cell-free Supernatants of Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus Bacteria On the Citrus Mealybug, Planococcus Citri and Its Coccinellid Predator, Cryptolaemus Montrouzieri

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are obligate parasites of insects that cooperate with insect-pathogenic bacteria to kill their hosts. Recently, the symbiotic bacteria of EPNs have attracted considerable attention due to their potential use in …

verfasst von:: Merve Özdemir, Ebubekir Yüksel

08.05.2024 | Research

Efficacy of Five Trichoderma Species Against Anthracnose Pathogens in Pecan Through Mycoparasitism and Antibiosis

Among the various diseases occurring in the pecan tree crop, anthracnose, caused by species of the genus Colletotrichum, stands out. Biocontrol using Trichoderma presents as a promising measure to be used in disease control because it has a broad …

verfasst von:: Tales Poletto, Vinícius Spolaor Fantinel, Marlove Fátima Brião Muniz, Alexsandra Cezimbra Quevedo, Marisa Ana Strahl, Igor Poletto, Valdir Marcos Stefenon

07.05.2024 | Research

Potential Effects of Nematophagous Fungi Against Meloidogyne javanica Infection of Tomato Plants Under in vitro and in vivo Conditions

The root-knot nematode (RKN) Meloidogyne javanica is one of the most economically important plant pathogens. Due to the high toxicity of chemical nematicides, the use of nematophagous fungi represents a promising alternative in nematode …

verfasst von:: Ghizlane Krif, Rachid Lahlali, Aicha El Aissami, Salah-Eddine Laasli, Abdelaziz Mimouni, Abdelfattah A. Dababat, Btissam Zoubi, Fouad Mokrini

26.04.2024 | Erratum

Erratum to: Contouring Multifaceted Biological Activities and Applications of Trichoderma spp. for Managing Plant Health

verfasst von:: Mehrdad Alizadeh, Sirvan Qaderi, Mehran Roshanroo, Samira Karimzadeh, Mohammad Fazli, Mobin Saeedi, Arezou Akhtari, Ali Heidarzadeh

25.04.2024 | Research

Fulvic Acid-releasing Chitosan Nanoparticles Promote the Growth and Drought Stress Tolerance of Rice Plants

Drought stress is a major limiting factor for rice production globally. The current climatic changes have further increased the incidence and duration of droughts worldwide. On the other hand, nanotechnology can revolutionize agriculture by …

verfasst von:: Mwondha Faluku, Tiba Nazar Ibrahim Al-Azawi, Nusrat Jahan Methela, Murtaza Khan, Vu Ngoc Huy, Alexander Brown, Da-Sol Lee, Bong-Gyu Mun, Adil Hussian, Byung-Wook Yun

25.04.2024 | Research

A Framework for Selection of High-Yielding and Drought-tolerant Genotypes of Barley: Applying Yield-Based Indices and Multi-index Selection Models

Drought stress is one of the major environmental stresses that dramatically reduces agricultural production around the world. Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) plays an important role in both food and feed security. The objective of this study was to …

verfasst von:: Habibollah Ghazvini, Alireza Pour-Aboughadareh, Seyed Shahriyar Jasemi, Mehrdad Chaichi, Hamid Tajali, Jan Bocianowski

22.04.2024 | Research

Neoscytalidium novaehollandiae as a Causative Agent of Tree Decline in Urban Forests and Its Potential for Transmission by Reservoirs

Populations of urban forest trees have declined in recent decades owing to various threats. The present study focused on the role of biotic agents, as there is a lack of detailed long-term records on diseases affecting urban forest trees.

verfasst von:: Mehrdad Alizadeh, Naser Safaie, Hamed Azarbad, Mohammad Mehrabadi, Masoud Shams-baksh, Sudabe Amini

22.04.2024 | Research

Molecular Detection and Characterization of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma mali’ Associated With Phyllody on Narcissus tazetta in Türkiye

In the winter of 2019, typical phyllody, flower sterility, and stunting symptoms were observed on daffodil plants (Narcissus tazetta) in the Mersin province of Türkiye. Molecular analyses were carried out on 16S rRNA genes of these plants to …

verfasst von:: Kadir Boztas, Kayhan Derecik, Kadriye Caglayan, Isil Tulum

25.03.2024 | Original Article / Originalbeitrag

Quantitative and Qualitative Responses of Quinoa to Soil Application of Growth-promoting Microorganisms Under Water Stress

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) is highly resistant to a wide range of environmental stresses, including drought and salinity stresses. To evaluate the effect of bio-fertilizer and drought stress on the quantitative and qualitative traits of …

verfasst von:: Seyed Hassan Hosseini, Amir Bostani

15.03.2024 | Research

Foliar-Applied Melatonin Alters Grain Yield and the Fatty Acid Profile of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Under Drought Stress

Sesame is a valuable oil plant due to its high-quality and stable oil. However, drought is a crucial factor that reduces agricultural productivity worldwide, having a destructive effect on different stages of sesame growth, causing a decrease in …

verfasst von:: Bahareh Parsa Motlagh, Fatemeh Shahdadi, Ali Salehi Sardoei, Laleh Parviz, Mansour Ghorbanpour

14.03.2024 | Review

Contouring Multifaceted Biological Activities and Applications of Trichoderma spp. for Managing Plant Health

An increasing human population will lead to a higher demand for food, posing significant global challenges. To achieve sustainable agriculture, utilizing microorganisms is a promising alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides, minimizing …

verfasst von:: Mehrdad Alizadeh, Sirvan Qaderi, Mehran Roshanroo, Samira Karimzadeh, Mohammad Fazli, Mobin Saeedi, Arezou Akhtari, Ali Heidarzadeh

Open Access 12.03.2024 | Research

Differences Between Farmers and Crop Protection Service Providers in the Use of Pesticides

EU-wide statistics on the use of pesticides in agriculture are available on the quantities placed on the market, but data on actual use in practice are limited. In this study, comparative data on pesticide use and resistance management were …

verfasst von:: Andreas Heinzl, Roman Braun, Hubert Köppl, Siegfried Pöchtrager, Siegrid Steinkellner

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11.03.2024 | Review

Endophytic Fungi as Potential Bio-Control Agents of Soil-Borne Pathogen

As possible biocontrol agents against soil-borne infections, root endophytic fungi, also known as fungal endophytes, have gained attention. Recently, it has been discovered that fungal endophytes and endophytic fungi found in plant roots are …

verfasst von:: Murad Muhammad, Abdul Basit, Kashif Ali, Wen-Jun Li, Li Li, Heba I. Mohamed

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