Antifungal agents in agriculture: friends and foes of public health
Fungal diseases have been underestimated worldwide but constitute a substantial threat to
several plant and animal species as well as to public health. The increase in the global …
several plant and animal species as well as to public health. The increase in the global …
Ecological patterns of seed microbiome diversity, transmission, and assembly
Highlights•Seeds harbor numerous micro-organisms, collectively referred to as
microbiota.•The composition of the seed microbiota can impact seed quality and ultimately …
microbiota.•The composition of the seed microbiota can impact seed quality and ultimately …
A critical review of plant protection tools for reducing pesticide use on grapevine and new perspectives for the implementation of IPM in viticulture
Several pests and diseases have grapevine as their favourite host and the vineyard as
preferred environment, so an intensive pesticide schedule is usually required to meet …
preferred environment, so an intensive pesticide schedule is usually required to meet …
The plant microbiome explored: implications for experimental botany
The importance of microbial root inhabitants for plant growth and health was recognized as
early as 100 years ago. Recent insights reveal a close symbiotic relationship between plants …
early as 100 years ago. Recent insights reveal a close symbiotic relationship between plants …
Microbial consortia: promising probiotics as plant biostimulants for sustainable agriculture
Plant biostimulants are applied to improve crop production and nutritional quality of agrifood
products. They are often included in agricultural management practices aimed at reducing …
products. They are often included in agricultural management practices aimed at reducing …
Microbiome modulation—toward a better understanding of plant microbiome response to microbial inoculants
Plant-associated microorganisms are involved in important functions related to growth,
performance and health of their hosts. Understanding their modes of action is important for …
performance and health of their hosts. Understanding their modes of action is important for …
[HTML][HTML] Microbial interactions: ecology in a molecular perspective
The microorganism-microorganism or microorganism-host interactions are the key strategy
to colonize and establish in a variety of different environments. These interactions involve all …
to colonize and establish in a variety of different environments. These interactions involve all …
Endophytic fungi as biocontrol agents: elucidating mechanisms in disease suppression
Background Fungal endophytes occur ubiquitously in plants and are being increasingly
studied for their ability to support plant health and protect the host from diseases. Using …
studied for their ability to support plant health and protect the host from diseases. Using …
A new approach to modify plant microbiomes and traits by introducing beneficial bacteria at flowering into progeny seeds
B Mitter, N Pfaffenbichler, R Flavell… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
The microbial component of healthy seeds–the seed microbiome–appears to be inherited
between plant generations and can dynamically influence germination, plant performance …
between plant generations and can dynamically influence germination, plant performance …
Fungal endophytes: beyond herbivore management
The incorporation of entomopathogenic fungi as biocontrol agents into Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) programs without doubt, has been highly effective. The ability of these …
Management (IPM) programs without doubt, has been highly effective. The ability of these …