Fungal endophytes and their role in agricultural plant protection against pests and pathogens
Virtually all examined plant species harbour fungal endophytes which asymptomatically
infect or colonize living plant tissues, including leaves, branches, stems and roots …
infect or colonize living plant tissues, including leaves, branches, stems and roots …
Biological control of plant diseases: An evolutionary and eco-economic consideration
Biological control is considered as a promising alternative to pesticide and plant resistance
to manage plant diseases, but a better understanding of the interaction of its natural and …
to manage plant diseases, but a better understanding of the interaction of its natural and …
Biopesticides: a green approach towards agricultural pests
Biopesticides are biological products or organisms which are potential candidates for eco-
friendly pest management and crop protection over the chemical pesticides. The so-called …
friendly pest management and crop protection over the chemical pesticides. The so-called …
Bacterial and fungal biocontrol agents for plant disease protection: Journey from lab to field, current status, challenges, and global perspectives
Plants are constantly exposed to various phytopathogens such as fungi, Oomycetes,
nematodes, bacteria, and viruses. These pathogens can significantly reduce the productivity …
nematodes, bacteria, and viruses. These pathogens can significantly reduce the productivity …
[BOK][B] Agriculturally important fungi for sustainable agriculture
Sustainable agriculture is the only solution in providing food security to feed the gigantic
population, with resource limitation being a foremost challenge for the global community …
population, with resource limitation being a foremost challenge for the global community …
First report on the enzymatic and immune response of Metarhizium majus bag formulated conidia against Spodoptera frugiperda: An ecofriendly microbial insecticide
Entomopathogenic fungi from microbial sources are a powerful tool for combating
insecticide resistance in insect pests. The purpose of the current study was to isolate …
insecticide resistance in insect pests. The purpose of the current study was to isolate …
Initiatives for biodiversity conservation and utilization in crop protection: A strategy for sustainable crop production
A major challenge for mankind is how to increase agricultural productivity while preserving
and increasing biodiversity. The competition between humans, weeds, pests, and diseases …
and increasing biodiversity. The competition between humans, weeds, pests, and diseases …
Traditional agricultural practices in India: an approach for environmental sustainability and food security
Sustainability of environment and food production is among the greatest challenges of the
twenty-first century. Green revolution, however, achieved the targets of high food …
twenty-first century. Green revolution, however, achieved the targets of high food …
Solid-state fermentation: applications and future perspectives for Biostimulant and Biopesticides production
With the expansion of the green products market and the worldwide policies and strategies
directed toward a green revolution and ecological transition, the demand for innovative …
directed toward a green revolution and ecological transition, the demand for innovative …
Encapsulation Strategies for Bacillus thuringiensis: From Now to the Future
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) has been recognized for its high potential in the control of various
agricultural pests. Developments in micro/nanotechnology have opened new perspectives …
agricultural pests. Developments in micro/nanotechnology have opened new perspectives …