Crops,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 136 - 138
Published: April 19, 2023
Crops
account
for
over
80%
of
the
human
diet;
however,
plant
diseases
and
pests
are
responsible
up
to
40%
loss
in
food
production
worldwide,
costing
approximately
EUR
200
billion
[...]
Crop
microbiomes,
comprising
diverse
assemblages
of
microorganisms
associated
with
plants,
exert
significant
influence
on
plant
health,
growth,
and
productivity.
When
confronted
biotic
stress,
arising
from
pests,
pathogens,
weeds,
the
intricate
interplay
between
crop
microbiomes
host
assumes
heightened
importance.
Comprehending
response
to
stress
their
potential
for
alleviating
such
represents
an
emerging
research
area.
This
investigation
elucidates
existing
knowledge
regarding
delineates
prospective
avenues
in
this
domain.
Recent
investigations
have
unveiled
dynamic
responses
manifested
as
alterations
microbial
community
composition
functionality.
These
frequently
entail
shifts
abundance
beneficial
microorganisms,
including
growth-promoting
rhizobacteria
mycorrhizal
fungi,
well
modifications
diversity
activity
pathogenic
or
parasitic
organisms.
Such
perturbations
within
microbiome
can
impact
defense
mechanisms,
nutrient
acquisition,
hormone
regulation,
overall
fitness.
Furthermore,
been
ascertained
resistance
through
mechanisms.
Beneficial
directly
impede
proliferation
pathogens
pests
synthesis
antimicrobial
compounds
by
eliciting
systemic
plants.
Moreover,
presence
a
stable
enhance
resilience
priming
immune
system
fostering
production
defense-related
metabolites.
Looking
forward,
future
field
should
prioritize
elucidation
precise
mechanisms
underpinning
stress.
Advanced
techniques
metagenomics,
metatranscriptomics,
metabolomics
be
harnessed
unravel
interactions
transpiring
plant.
studying
temporal
dynamics
microbiome–plant
under
conditions
will
furnish
invaluable
insights
into
stability
microbiomes.
Scientific Horizons,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(7), P. 97 - 106
Published: May 26, 2024
In
the
context
of
climate
change
and
excessive
anthropogenic
pressure,
adverse
effects
pests
in
agrocenoses
are
increasing,
leading
to
considerable
losses
crop
production
economic
damages.
During
growing
season,
it
is
necessary
conduct
phytosanitary
monitoring
identify
control
number,
spread,
intensity
pests,
followed
by
determining
level
danger
developing
relevant
plant
protection
measures.
For
this,
from
2008
2022,
species
composition
aubergine
plantations
open
ground
conditions
central
part
Right-Bank
Forest-Steppe
Ukraine
was
studied.
The
study
conducted
using
conventional
entomological
methods.
plantations,
73
phytophagous
insects
25
families
8
orders
were
found,
which
accounted
for
93%
pest
structure,
2
mites
(3%),
nematodes
one
slugs
(1%).
diversity
insect
phytophages
represented
orders:
Coleoptera
(20
6
families),
Lepidoptera
(19
5
Homoptera
(14
3
Diptera
(9
4
Orthoptera
(5
Thysanoptera
(3
1
family),
Hemiptera
(2
Hymenoptera
(1
family).
Among
ticks,
greatest
damage
caused
red
spider
mite
(Tetranychus
urticae
Koch.),
on
average
inhabiting
10-50%
area.
number
Tetranychus
Koch.
8.5
specimens/plant,
with
up
35-44%
damage,
exceeded
EWP
3.5-4.4
times.
colonisation
areas
naked
not
significant
(up
12%),
but
reached
10-14%.
phytophages,
largest
area
infested
Colorado
potato
beetle,
larvae
maybeetle,
gnawing
scoops,
averaged
35-100%.
most
harmful
during
season
beetle
European
mole
cricket
Journal of Basic Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
globally
vital
oil
palm,
a
major
producer,
confronts
productivity
challenges
due
to
Ganoderma
boninense
(Gb),
causing
output
decline.
Chemical
control
efforts
have
proven
ineffective,
prompting
exploration
of
microbial‐based
biocontrol.
While
single
fungal
biocontrol
research
exists,
the
impact
employing
multiple
biocontrols
concurrently
combat
and
enhance
palm
growth
remains
uncharted.
This
study
examined
four
soil‐derived
isolates
for
their
ability
antagonize
Gb
PER71
in
vitro.
Molecular
identification
categorized
them
as
Talaromyces
spp.
Penicillium
sp.
Moreover,
all
were
revealed
at
least
three
plant
growth‐promoting
(PGP)
traits
shown
phosphoric
hydrolase,
ester
peptide
glycosidase
activities
which
are
essential
growth.
Furthermore,
synergistic
evaluation
was
tested
against
PER71.
One
out
six
combinations
showed
effect
vitro
,
two
planta
.
application
combined
also
suppressed
enhanced
compared
groups.
findings
indicate
promising
potential
these
agents
(BCAs)
bioformulations
cultivation.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 9, 2024
The
excessive
use
of
fungicides
in
agriculture
causes
challenges
like
pathogen
resistance,
soil
and
water
contamination,
potential
health
risks.
Sustainable
options
Pseudomonas
spp.
yeast
are
being
explored
as
bioinoculants
to
promote
plant
growth
inhibit
fungal
proliferation.
87
isolates,
comprising
36
fluorescent
51
isolates
were
obtained
from
healthy
fruits
vegetables.
Yeast
(YFSL)
(PFSL)
significantly
(p
<
0.05)
inhibited
the
in-vitro
Fusarium
solani
Drechslera
sp.
Experiments
a
screen
house
for
90
days
used
randomized
block
design
study
effects
on
fruit
health.
Moreover,
plants
treated
with
these
showed
increased
levels
salicylic
acid
(66.14%),
total
phenolic
content
(59.67%),
chlorophyll
(24.31%),
carbohydrates
(40.38%),
phosphorus
(0.24%),
antioxidant
activity
(90%).
treatments
displayed
higher
defensive
enzymes,
chitinase
(0.09
mg/h/protein)
β-1-3-glucanase
(0.093
mg/h/protein).
concentrations
enzymes
SOD
(0.07
U/L),
POD
(0.23
APX
(0.24
U/L)
also
observed
bio-inoculated
plants.
However.,
difference
results
was
non-significant
(P
≤
0.05).
This
demonstrates
Efficacy
improving
growth,
compositional
characteristics,
activities
while
reducing
losses
tomato
fruits.
Crops,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 136 - 138
Published: April 19, 2023
Crops
account
for
over
80%
of
the
human
diet;
however,
plant
diseases
and
pests
are
responsible
up
to
40%
loss
in
food
production
worldwide,
costing
approximately
EUR
200
billion
[...]