Plant diseases are among the major causes of the low productivity of crops, causing yield
losses of up to 30%, heralding an enormous threat to global food security. Indiscriminate use …

Increased agricultural activities driven by rising food demand have led to environmental
problems mostly arising from the high levels of external inputs and resources that are …

Trichoderma spp.(Hypocreales) are used worldwide as a lucrative biocontrol agent. The
interactions of Trichoderma spp. with host plants and pathogens at a molecular level are …

Large losses before crop harvesting are caused by plant pathogens, such as viruses,
bacteria, oomycetes, fungi, and nematodes. Among these, fungi are the major cause of …

Biological control agents (BCAs) are gaining more attention as alternatives to the chemical
pesticides for management of pests and diseases in agricultures. It offers an ecofriendly way …

Clonostachys rosea is an important mycoparasite, with great potential for controlling
numerous plant fungal diseases. Understanding the mechanisms and modes of action will …

LAB with antifungal activity against the phytopathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides,
which causes anthracnose in papaya were isolated and identified. Ten LAB strains with …

Citrus represents one of the most widely grown crops on the planet, extensively cultivated for
both the fresh fruit and juice markets. The productivity of citrus orchards can be seriously …

The genus Pseudomonas comprises many known plant-associated microbes with plant
growth promotion and disease suppression properties. Genome-based studies allow the …

Fusarium circinatum is a highly virulent invasive pathogen that causes the disease
commonly known as pine pitch canker (PPC). On mature trees, the most common symptoms …