Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Fusarium
oxysporum
is
a
destructive
plant
pathogen
with
robust
survival
mechanisms,
complicating
control
efforts.
This
study
aimed
to
develop
nanoformulated
fungicides,
screen
antagonistic
bacteria,
and
evaluate
their
combined
efficacy.
A
novel
self-emulsifying
nanoemulsion
(DZW)
was
formulated
using
zein
benzaldehyde-modified
wheat
gluten
(BgWG)
as
carriers
for
dimethachlon
(DTN).
The
preparation
process
optimized
material
ratios
emulsification
techniques.
Concurrently,
bacterial
strains
against
F.
were
screened
via
the
plate
standoff
method,
identifying
Bacillus
velezensis
MLY71
both
compatible
DTN.
DZW
achieved
particle
size
of
93.22
nm,
an
encapsulation
efficiency
(EE)
90.57%,
DTN
loading
capacity
(LC)
67.09%,
sustained
release
over
96
h.
combination
(0.04
mg·mL⁻¹)
B.
(1
×
10⁴
CFU·mL⁻¹)
76.66%
inhibition
rate
MLY127,
1.71
times
greater
than
alone,
indicating
significant
synergy.
At
concentration
0.20
mg·mL⁻¹,
showed
synergy
coefficient
1.33.
also
observed
in
soil
environments,
its
adaptability
controlling
soil-borne
pathogens.
As
sustainable
management
continues
gain
attention
agricultural
disease
control,
this
offers
promising
strategy
achieving
higher
efficacy
same
fungicide
dose
or
satisfactory
reduced
application.
excellent
drug-loading
performance
BgWG
expanded
applications
by-product
gluten.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
Agricultural
productivity
in
the
Great
Lakes
Countries
of
Central
Africa,
including
Burundi,
Rwanda,
and
Democratic
Republic
Congo,
is
affected
by
a
wide
range
diseases
pests
which
are
mainly
controlled
chemical
pesticides.
However,
more
than
30%
pesticides
used
region
banned
European
Union
due
to
their
high
toxicity.
Globally
available
safe
eco-friendly
biological
alternatives
chemicals
virtually
non-existent
region.
Bacillus
PGPR-based
biocontrol
products
most
dominant
market
have
proven
efficacy
controlling
major
plant
reported
With
this
review,
we
present
current
situation
disease
pest
management
urge
need
utilize
-based
control
as
possible
sustainable
alternative
A
repertoire
strains
from
subtilis
group
that
shown
great
potential
antagonize
local
pathogens
provided,
efforts
promote
use,
well
search
for
indigenous
adapted
agro-ecological
conditions,
should
be
undertaken
make
agriculture
reality
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 12, 2025
Introduction
The
cotton
aphid
Aphis
gossypii
poses
a
global,
serious
threat
to
yield
and
quality.
Although
chemical
pesticides
are
effective,
pollution
resistance
increasingly
prominent,
making
development
of
new
biopesticides
priority
in
the
context
green
agricultural
development.
Methods
Given
that
reports
on
activity
surfactins
against
A.
limited,
here,
107
Bacillus
strains
isolated
from
extreme
environment
Chinese
Taklamakan
Desert
were
screened
for
insecticidal
using
leaf-dip
method.
Active
characterized
by
morphological
observation,
16S
rRNA
gene
sequencing,
phylogenetic
analysis.
Secondary
metabolite
synthesis
genes
identified
whole-genome
sequencing
antiSMASH
Results
B.
australimaris
strain
TRM82479
showed
75.00%
48-h
mortality
.
An
analysis
this
contains
several
clusters
related
nonribosomal
peptide
(NRP)
fengycin
lichenysin
lipopeptide
analogs.
Cluster
1
has
highest
similarity
52%
with
cluster,
8
92%
cluster.
It
is
inferred
can
produce
analogs
distinct
lichenysin,
so
we
its
NRPs.
results
surfactin
main
substance,
an
LC
50
0.857
mg/mL
95
4.350
aphids
aqueous
solution.
zebrafish
acute
toxicity
experiment
low-toxic
fish,
indicating
good
biological
safety.
Discussion
This
study
not
only
provides
resources
control
but
also
demonstrates
potential
as
biopesticides,
laying
foundation
their
future
application.
Biocontrol Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: March 24, 2025
Nicotiana
tabacum
possesses
significant
economic
value
and
has
been
used
medically
recreationally
due
to
its
mildly
irritating
properties.
In
recent
years,
Corynespora
cassiicola
emerged
as
a
major
cause
of
yield
losses
in
Chinese
tobacco
crops,
yet
effective
control
measures
remain
undeveloped.
This
present
study
characterised
the
morphological
characteristics
C.
isolated
from
tobacco.
For
biocontrol
purposes,
strain
(YZU
173039)
exhibiting
strong
inhibitory
effects
on
mycelium
growth
was
identified,
demonstrating
an
inhibition
rate
66.0%
vitro.
identified
Bacillus
velezensis
based
features
sequence
analyses
16S
rRNA
gyrB
gene.
Not
only
did
fermentation
broth
inhibit
mycelial
cassiicola,
but
volatile
organic
compounds
(VOCs)
also
reduced
melanin
content
downregulated
expression
genes
associated
with
synthesis.
Three
scytalone
dehydratase
(SCD)
family
were
predicted
be
potentially
involved
synthesis
pathogenicity.
Furthermore,
found
activate
defence
mechanisms
tobacco,
evidenced
by
changes
plant
defence-related
enzymes
(Phenylalanine
Ammonia-lyase
(PAL),
peroxidase
(POD),
polyphenol
oxidase
(PPO))
levels
three
(NtAOS,
NtMYC2a,
NtJAZ1).
Results
greenhouse
experiments
indicated
that
could
significantly
reduce
disease
severity
caused
cassiicola.
As
promising
agent,
B.
YZU
173039
potential
occurrence
spread
leaf
spot
crops.
Stresses,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 24 - 24
Published: March 25, 2025
Bacillus
halotolerans,
a
halophilic
bacterial
species
of
the
genus
Bacillus,
is
emerging
as
biological
control
agent
with
immense
potential
for
sustainable
agriculture,
particularly
in
extreme
conditions
and
environmental
rehabilitation.
This
review
summarizes
current
state
research
on
B.
emphasizing
its
diverse
applications
biocontrol
plant
pathogens,
growth
promotion
under
salinity
stress,
nematode
management,
bioremediation.
halotolerans
utilizes
several
mechanisms
such
production
siderophores
phytohormones,
secretion
exopolysaccharides,
release
antifungal
nematicidal
compounds,
which
allows
it
to
mitigate
both
abiotic
biotic
stresses
various
crops,
including
wheat,
rice,
date
palm,
tomato,
others.
In
addition,
genomic
metabolomic
analyses
have
revealed
secondary
metabolite
that
improves
antagonistic
growth-promoting
traits.
Despite
significant
progress,
challenges
remain
translating
laboratory
results
into
field
applications.
Future
should
focus
formulating
effective
bioinoculants
trials
maximize
practical
utility
agriculture
resilience.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 1045 - 1045
Published: March 27, 2025
In
vitro
shoot
culture
and
cryopreservation
(CP)
are
techniques
essential
for
the
ex
situ
preservation
of
genetic
resources
production
plant
propagation
material
clonally
propagated
horticultural
crops.
Changes
in
plant-associated
microbiota
diversity
composition
induced
by
cultivation
CP
treatment
could
have
a
negative
effect
on
growth
adaptation
shoots.
Therefore,
aim
present
study
was
to
assess
changes
endophytic
bacteria
domestic
apple
tissues
investigate
potential
bacterial
inoculum
improve
rooting
acclimatisation
Metataxonomic
analysis
revealed
variation
taxonomic
between
field-grown
tree
dormant
bud
or
CP-treated
samples
cv.
Gala.
Whereas
Sphingobacteriaceae,
Sphingomonadaceae,
Pseudomonadaceae,
Beijerinckiaceae
families
were
most
prevalent
samples,
Enterobacteriaceae,
Bacillaceae,
Lactobacillaceae
dominant
The
assessed
using
four
isolates
selected
screening
isolate
collection.
Bacillus
sp.
L3.4,
B.
toyonensis
Nt18,
combined
resulted
21%,
36%,
59%
increase
cumulative
root
length
41%,
46%,
35%
biomass
accumulation
acclimatised
plantlets,
respectively.
Root
zone
functional
implied
that
stimulation
not
related
improved
nutrient
uptake
but
involve
pathogen-suppressing
effect.
results
demonstrate
application
growth-promoting
can
potentially
performance
germplasm.