The potential of nanotechnology for the development of sustainable agriculture has been
promising. The initiatives to meet the rising food needs of the rapidly growing world …

These days, two important issues are causing concern in the global community: the
alarmingly growing trend of the human population and the issue of food security. To this end …

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is one of the main pulse crops of Pakistan. The yield of
chickpea is affected by a variety of biotic and abiotic factors. Due to their environmentally …

In the present investigation, we utilized zinc nanoparticles (Zn-NPs) and bacterial
endophytes to address the dual challenge of heavy metal (HM) toxicity in soil and …

Plant growth‐promoting rhizosphere of associated fungi is often used to improve productivity
and crop health. Some biocontrol fungi showed less disease protection efficiency due to …

The study aimed to understand the dynamic interplay between plants and their associated
microbes to develop an efficient microbial consortium for managing Fusarium wilt of cumin …

Root rot disease of Cuminum cyminum caused by Fusarium solani is one of the most
destructive diseases threatening cumin production. The present study investigates the …

Tomato, a globally cultivated crop, is susceptible to early blight (Alternaria solani) and soft
rot disease (Pectobacterium carotovorum), resulting in significant yield reductions. In this …

Background Purple blotch disease is a devastating disease, resulting in significant yield
losses in onion. Application of synthetic fungicides is a rapid approach for the control of this …

The search for new sustainable alternatives for plant disease control has gained interest in
the last decades. Compost extracts are nowadays considered a remarkable alternative to …