Aphids engage in symbiotic associations with a diverse assemblage of heritable bacteria. In
addition to their obligate nutrient-provisioning symbiont, Buchnera aphidicola, aphids may …

Trichoderma spp. are a genus of well-known fungi that promote healthy growth and
modulate different functions in plants, as well as protect against various plant pathogens …

Background: Tea is a natural beverage made from the tender leaves of the tea plant
(Camellia sinensis Kuntze). Being of a perennial and monoculture nature in terms of its …

Burgeoning consumer interest in organically produced foods has made organic farming one
of the fastest growing segments of agriculture. This growth has not been supported …

Claims about the role of predator diversity in maintaining ecosystem function and providing
ecosystem services such as pest control are controversial, but evaluative tests are beginning …

The phytomicrobiome plays a crucial role in soil and ecosystem health, encompassing both
beneficial members providing critical ecosystem goods and services and pathogens …

Meeting the growing global demand for agricultural products requires the development and
use of ecologically-based strategies that will allow sustainable intensification based on …

Globally, 1031 species of arthropods are associated with the intensively managed tea
Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze monoculture. All parts of the plant, leaf, stem, root, flower …

Entomopathogenic fungi are typically applied as innundative sprays with the expectation of
short-term pest control, but a growing number of studies demonstrate the potential of these …

In conservation biological control (CBC), we attempt to reduce pest problems by increasing
the abundance and diversity of the natural enemy community. However, rather than …