[HTML][HTML] Microbial consortia for plant protection against diseases: more than the sum of its parts

T Maciag, E Kozieł, P Rusin, K Otulak-Kozieł… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biological plant protection presents a promising and exciting alternative to chemical
methods for safeguarding plants against the increasing threats posed by plant diseases …

[HTML][HTML] Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Polyphenols and Their Nutraceutical Value against Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

S Scandar, C Zadra, MC Marcotullio - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Coriander is a widely used plant for its medicinal and biological properties. Both coriander
essential oil and extracts are interesting sources of bioactive compounds and are widely …

[HTML][HTML] Biofertilizers Improve the Leaf Quality of Hydroponically Grown Baby Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.)

HY Dasgan, S Kacmaz, BB Arpaci, B İkiz, NS Gruda - Agronomy, 2023 - mdpi.com
Plant nutrition through mineral fertilizers is commonly used in soilless culture systems. Our
study aims to replace intensive mineral fertilizers with bio-fertilizers, at least partially. We …

[HTML][HTML] Peptaibiotics: harnessing the potential of microbial secondary metabolites for mitigation of plant pathogens

L Pereira-Dias, PR Oliveira-Pinto, JO Fernandes… - Biotechnology …, 2023 - Elsevier
Agricultural systems are in need of low-cost, safe antibiotics to protect crops from pests and
diseases. Peptaibiotics, a family of linear, membrane-active, amphipathic polypeptides, have …

[HTML][HTML] Perspectives on the use of biopolymeric matrices as carriers for plant-growth promoting bacteria in agricultural systems

JF Pereira, ALM Oliveira, D Sartori, F Yamashita, S Mali - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
The subject of this review is to discuss some aspects related to the use of biopolymeric
matrices as carriers for plant-growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) in agricultural systems as a …

[HTML][HTML] The role of the plant–soil relationship in agricultural production—with particular regard to PGPB application and phytoremediation

S Kisvarga, D Hamar-Farkas, M Ördögh, K Horotán… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) and other living organisms can help with the
challenges of modern agriculture. PGPB offer ever-expanding possibilities for science and …

[HTML][HTML] Growth, productivity and phytochemicals of Coriander in responses to foliar application of Acacia saligna fruit extract as a biostimulant under field conditions

AA Alkharpotly, DY Abd-Elkader, MZM Salem… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
The application of natural extracts to vegetable plants can increase production, optimize
nutrient and water uptake, and mitigate the effects of stress on vegetable plants by …

[HTML][HTML] Iodine biofortification and seaweed extract-based biostimulant supply interactively drive the yield, quality, and functional traits in strawberry fruits

BB Consentino, L Vultaggio, N Iacuzzi, S La Bella… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
The horticultural sector is seeking innovative and sustainable agronomic practices which
could lead to enhanced yield and product quality. Currently, plant biofortification is …

[HTML][HTML] Can Microbial Consortium Applications Affect Yield and Quality of Conventionally Managed Processing Tomato?

GM Fusco, A Burato, A Pentangelo, M Cardarelli… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Three commercial microbial-based biostimulants containing fungi (arbuscular mycorrhizae
and Trichoderma spp.) and other microrganisms (plant growth-promoting bacteria and …

[HTML][HTML] Do changes in Lactuca sativa metabolic performance, induced by mycorrhizal symbionts and leaf UV-B irradiation, play a role towards tolerance to a …

M Santin, V Zeni, A Grassi, R Ricciardi… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
The increased ultraviolet radiation (UV) due to the altered stratospheric ozone leads to
multiple plant physiological and biochemical adaptations, likely affecting their interaction …