Environmental stresses are the main constraints on agricultural productivity and food
security worldwide. This issue is worsened by abrupt and severe changes in global climate …

Abstract The Ascomycete genus Fusarium, first introduced by Link in 1809, currently consists
of 431 species and 3558 unclassified isolates and hybrids (according to NCBI Taxonomy …

Both hormonal balance and plant growth may be shaped by microorganisms synthesizing
phytohormones, regulating its synthesis in the plant and inducing plant resistance by …

Agriculture is one of the oldest occupations in the world and continues to exist today. In
some form or another, the world's population depends on agriculture for its needs. The major …

Background Pokkah boeng disease caused by the Fusarium species complex results in
significant yield losses in sugarcane. Thus, the rapid and accurate detection and …

Background Endophytes are reported to play a role in resistance against plant pathogens.
Understanding the metabolite-mediated endophytic microbiota composition in plants …

Phytopathogens pose severe implications in the quantity and quality of food production by
instigating several diseases. Biocontrol strategies comprising the application of biomaterials …

Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum)—a prominent cash crop accounts for around 80%
production of sugar worldwide. However, the productivity of sugarcane is declining (~ 40%) …

Sugarcane is a major food and bioenergy crop in India and many fungal pathogens impact
cane cultivation across the country. The fungal pathogen Fusarium sacchari causes wilt in …

Sugarcane crop has been traditionally cultivated over centuries in India and other Asian
countries for preparation of various sweeteners and to some extent for direct consumption …