Nanotechnology is a young branch of the discipline generated by nanomaterials. Its
development has greatly contributed to technological progress and product innovation in the …

Bacterial wilt disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum species complex poses a great
threat to Solanaceae and flue-cured tobacco crop production worldwide. R. solanacearum …

Bacteriophages have been proposed as an alternative to pesticides to kill bacterial
pathogens of crops. However, the efficacy of phage biocontrol is variable and poorly …

Background Plant health is intimately influenced by the rhizosphere microbiome, a complex
assembly of organisms that changes markedly across plant growth. However, most …

The development of strategies for effectively manipulating and engineering beneficial plant-
associated microbiomes is a major challenge in microbial ecology. In this sense, the efficacy …

Engineered nanoparticles have provided a basis for innovative agricultural applications,
specifically in plant disease management. In this interdisciplinary study, by conducting …

Abstract RIPENING-INHIBITOR (RIN) transcriptional factor is a central gene governing fruit
ripening. While RIN also affects other physiological signals, its potential role in triggering …

Plant immunity is tightly controlled by a complex and dynamic regulatory network, which
ensures optimal activation upon detection of potential pathogens. Accordingly, each …

Background Bacterial viruses, phages, play a key role in nutrient turnover and lysis of
bacteria in terrestrial ecosystems. While phages are abundant in soils, their effects on plant …

The rhizosphere microbiome forms a first line of defense against soilborne pathogens. To
date, most microbiome enhancement strategies have relied on bioaugmentation with …