Agriculture and the human population have historically thrived together; however, the
exponential growth of the human population has now surpassed the capacity of natural …

Plant growth and development are positively regulated by the endophytic microbiome via
both direct and indirect perspectives. Endophytes use phytohormone production to promote …

Anthracnose is a fungal disease caused by Colletotrichum species, which is detrimental to
numerous fruits, including strawberry. Use of fungicides to maintain fruit quality leads to …

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by microorganisms are considered promising
environmental-safety fumigants for controlling postharvest diseases. Ceratocystis fimbriata …

Background Bacterial transfers from plants to insect herbivore guts have been well
investigated. However, bacterial exchanges between plant phyllospheres and insect cuticles …

The co-culture of microalgae and specific bacteria is conducive for improving wastewater
treatment efficiency. In this study, native bacterial strains isolated from pig biogas slurry were …

Alternaria alternata is the main pathogenic species of various crops, including kiwifruit
(Actinidia cinensis). In this study, an antagonistic fungus, J-1, with high antifungal activity …

The study of chemical bioactivity in the rhizosphere has recently broadened to include
microbial metabolites, and their roles in niche construction and competition via growth …

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by antagonistic microorganisms have the
potential for controlling postharvest diseases on fruit and vegetables. In this study, the …

Biofertilization with plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) could optimize chemical
fertilization for strawberry crop cultivation. A greenhouse study was arranged to assess the …