Many plant species produce mixtures of odorous and volatile compounds known as
essential oils (EOs). These mixtures play important roles in Nature and have been utilized by …

Fungal phytotoxic secondary metabolites are poisonous substances to plants produced by
fungi through naturally occurring biochemical reactions. These metabolites exhibit a high …

Covering: 2007 to 2015 Fungal phytotoxins are secondary metabolites playing an important
role in the induction of disease symptoms interfering with host plant physiological processes …

Covering: up to the end of 2014 Fungi are widespread in nature and have conquered nearly
every ecological niche. Fungi occur not only in terrestrial but also in freshwater and marine …

Weeds are a permanent component of anthropogenic ecosystems. They require strict control
to avoid the accumulation of their long-lasting seeds in the soil. With high crop infestation …

Phytotoxins are poisonous substances synthesized by plants or plant pathogens through
naturally occurring biochemical reactions. Plants use them as defensive agents against …

Weeds are one of the main problems faced by horticulturists, which are responsible for
significant losses in many vegetable crops. The utilization of microbial bioproducts are an …

Production of a bioherbicide for biological control of weeds requires a series of steps, from
selection of a suitable microbial strain to final formulation. Thus, this study aimed to select …

Modern agriculture is threatened by the possibility of nutrient losses, largely attributable the
presence of competing weeds in these spaces. The challenge is to manage these weeds …

This study presents the isolation and identification of a fungus (Fusarium fujikuroi) from the
Brazilian Pampa biome that is able to produce phytotoxic secondary metabolites with …