Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8
Опубликована: Дек. 19, 2024
This
study
investigated
the
effects
of
four
plant
extracts
on
agronomic
performance
mung
bean
(
Vigna
radiata
)
during
2020
growing
season
at
two
sites
in
northern
highlands
Tanzania,
namely
Miwaleni
and
TARI
Selian,
located
Kilimanjaro
Arusha
regions,
respectively.
The
tested
included
Tephrosia
vogelii,
Clutia
abyssinica,
Clausena
anisata
,
Lobelia
giberroa
using
a
randomized
complete
block
design
with
replications.
Extract
concentrations
ranged
from
0
to
10,000
mg,
variety
“
Imara
”
being
used.
results
indicated
that
site
significantly
outperformed
SARI
Selian
grain
yield,
762
279
kg
ha
−1
height,
59.6
58.6
cm,
Notably,
L.
gibelloa
produced
highest
yield
583.6
p
=
0.011)
greater
than
C.
(434.7
).
Yields
T.
vogelii
(542.8
abyssinica
(521.6
were
not
different
.
For
had
tallest
averages
60.1
60.3
respectively,
although
these
differences
statistically
significant.
interaction
between
extract
their
height
was
also
examined.
At
0%
concentration,
(648.8
(65
cm).
A
concentration
100
mg
generally
improved
yields
for
majority
extracts,
particularly
(569.8
),
while
higher
(1,000
mg)
led
significant
reductions
especially
These
findings
highlight
importance
optimizing
levels
considering
site-specific
factors
enhancing
productivity
sustainability,
emphasizing
potential
improving
yields.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 30, 2024
Strengthening
agriculture
is
crucial
for
ensuring
food
security
the
world’s
expanding
population.
Endophytes,
microorganisms
that
live
within
plant
tissues
without
harming
host,
can
colonize
these
tissues.
They
promote
growth,
serve
as
biocontrol
agents,
and
naturally
shield
host
from
a
variety
of
biotic
abiotic
challenges.
Each
year,
emergence
numerous
stresses
in
crops
leads
to
decrease
yield,
resulting
significant
losses.
To
mitigate
losses
manage
pests
diseases,
various
effective
strategies
should
be
employed.
being
environmentally
friendly,
non-toxic,
cost-effective,
could
an
alternative
farmers
aiming
sustainable
agriculture.
This
chapter
will
discuss
biochemical,
molecular,
genetic
mechanisms
endophytes
enhancing
stress
tolerance
different
their
role
biological
control
agents.
Furthermore,
metabolites
explored
potential
beneficial
agents
extending
investigation
up
multi-omics
level.
Biocontrol Science and Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 42
Опубликована: Дек. 9, 2024
Cereal
production
is
vital
for
food
security
and
economic
growth,
but
insect
infestations
can
significantly
reduce
crop
yields
quality,
leading
to
substantial
losses.
Recent
pest
management
strategies
in
cereal
crops
have
incorporated
innovative
techniques,
such
as
utilizing
mutualistic
plant-microbe
interactions
that
trigger
molecular
defense
mechanisms
against
pests.
Entomopathogenic
fungi,
particularly
Beauveria
Metarhizium
(Hypocreales),
are
naturally
found
soil
infect
a
wide
range
of
arthropod
These
fungi
also
colonize
plants
rhizosphere
inhabitants
endophytes,
offering
multiple
benefits,
including
enhanced
growth
resistance.
As
these
promote
plant
biomass
herbivore
development,
consumption,
oviposition,
survival
the
field.
Species
like
bassiana
anisopliae
shown
potential
controlling
both
chewing
sap-sucking
pests
major
cereals
wheat,
rice,
maize,
sorghum.
However,
exact
through
which
control
endophytes
not
yet
fully
understood.
This
review
summarizes
biological
entomopathogenic
fungi-plant
their
role
control,
exploring
how
could
be
integrated
into
discussing
challenges
application.
Future
research
should
focus
on
understanding
adaptive
enable
function
endophytic
genetics
influence
improve
suppression.
By
uncovering
mechanisms,
we
enhance
effectiveness
fungi-based
contributing
more
sustainable
crops.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8
Опубликована: Дек. 19, 2024
This
study
investigated
the
effects
of
four
plant
extracts
on
agronomic
performance
mung
bean
(
Vigna
radiata
)
during
2020
growing
season
at
two
sites
in
northern
highlands
Tanzania,
namely
Miwaleni
and
TARI
Selian,
located
Kilimanjaro
Arusha
regions,
respectively.
The
tested
included
Tephrosia
vogelii,
Clutia
abyssinica,
Clausena
anisata
,
Lobelia
giberroa
using
a
randomized
complete
block
design
with
replications.
Extract
concentrations
ranged
from
0
to
10,000
mg,
variety
“
Imara
”
being
used.
results
indicated
that
site
significantly
outperformed
SARI
Selian
grain
yield,
762
279
kg
ha
−1
height,
59.6
58.6
cm,
Notably,
L.
gibelloa
produced
highest
yield
583.6
p
=
0.011)
greater
than
C.
(434.7
).
Yields
T.
vogelii
(542.8
abyssinica
(521.6
were
not
different
.
For
had
tallest
averages
60.1
60.3
respectively,
although
these
differences
statistically
significant.
interaction
between
extract
their
height
was
also
examined.
At
0%
concentration,
(648.8
(65
cm).
A
concentration
100
mg
generally
improved
yields
for
majority
extracts,
particularly
(569.8
),
while
higher
(1,000
mg)
led
significant
reductions
especially
These
findings
highlight
importance
optimizing
levels
considering
site-specific
factors
enhancing
productivity
sustainability,
emphasizing
potential
improving
yields.
