Bacterial biofilms are complex surface attached communities of bacteria held together by
self-produced polymer matrixs mainly composed of polysaccharides, secreted proteins, and …

The use of synthetic fungicides to control fungal diseases has growing limitations due to eco-
toxicological risks. Therefore, it is necessary to replace or integrate high risk chemicals with …

Environmental (abiotic) stresses significantly threaten the worldwide crop production and
food security. Rapid, drastic changes in the global climate have exacerbated such stresses …

Consumers highly appreciate table grapes for their pleasant sensory attributes and as good
sources of nutritional and functional compounds. This explains the rising market and global …

Several fungi act as parasites for crops causing huge annual crop losses at both pre-and
post-harvest stages. For years, chemical fungicides were the solution; however, their wide …

Different fertilization regimes differentially impact the physicochemical properties, diversity,
and ecosystem functioning of soil microbial communities. However, there is little research on …

Bacillus genus produces several secondary metabolites with biocontrol ability against
various phytopathogens. Bacillus velezensis AK-0 (AK-0), an antagonistic strain isolated …

Biological control has received increasing interest in recent decades as one of the
alternatives to chemical pesticides in the field of plant disease control, especially after the …

Highlights•Bacilli are widely present in food fermentations from seeds, pulses, or
tubers.•Food fermentations with bacilli are carried out in Asia, Africa, and South …

Abstract Aim The genus Fusarium comprises plant pathogenic species with agricultural
relevance. Fusarium oxysporum causes tomato wilt disease with significant production …