Wheat and barley are the main cereal crops cultivated worldwide and serve as staple food
for a third of the world's population. However, due to enormous biotic stresses, the annual …

Bacterial metabolites exhibit a variety of biologically active compounds including
antibacterial and antifungal activities. It is well known that Bacillus is considered to be a …

Biotic interactions through volatile organic compounds (VOC) are frequent in nature. This
investigation aimed to study the role of Bacillus VOC for the beneficial effects on plants …

Microbial plant biostimulants (MPBs) are capable of improving the productivity and quality of
crops by activating plant physiological and molecular processes, representing an efficient …

Bacillus subtilis RC 218 was originally isolated from wheat anthers as a potential antagonist
of Fusarium graminearum, the causal agent of Fusarium head blight (FHB). It was …

Postharvest diseases significantly reduce the shelf-life of harvested fruits/vegetables
worldwide. Bacillus spp. are considered to be an eco-friendly and bio-safe alternative to …

Plant growth promotion and biocontrol of plant pathogens are features of Bacillus inoculants
applied for a more sustainable agriculture. Recent results mainly obtained with Bacillus …

Beneficial bacteria produce diverse chemical compounds that affect the behavior of other
organisms including plants. Bacterial volatile compounds (BVCs) contribute to triggering …

Background Biological control is an environmentally sound and effective means of reducing
pathogen-induced damage to agriculture using natural antagonists. Paenibacillus is a …

Simple Summary To fulfill the food demand of the enormously growing population, different
synthetic pesticides and fertilizers are used to grow crops. These synthetic products pose ill …