Global research on the plant microbiome has enhanced our understanding of the complex
interactions between plants and microorganisms. The structure and functions of plant …

Plant-parasitic nematodes significantly threaten agriculture and forestry, causing various
diseases. They cause annual losses of up to 178 billion dollars worldwide due to their …

Actinobacteria are ubiquitous Gram-positive filamentous bacteria that are well-known for
their ability to control plant diseases through mechanisms such as the production of …

The potential application of biological copper (Cu) nanoparticles (BCuNPs) as fungicides,
insecticides, and fertilizers has piqued the interest of agricultural scientists. In the current …

Amentotaxus yunnanensis HL Li is a threatened conifer distributed only in China, Laos, and
Vietnam, whose fungal endophytes have not been exploited yet. The aims of this study were …

Plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) pose a significant threat to global crop productivity,
causing an estimated annual loss of US $157 billion in the agriculture industry. While …

Organic production is expected to play a major role in reducing the impact of agricultural
practices on the environment. Soil is considered a major component of the organic …

Coastal regions face significant challenges in crop production due to soil salinization.
Rhamnolipids and sophorolipids are prototypical glycolipid biosurfactants that exhibit …

Plants support numerous microorganisms within their tissues and the rhizosphere, and
these microorganisms, known as the microbiota, can influence plant growth and health. Up …

Protease secretion is crucial for degrading nematode cuticles using nematophagous fungus
Purpureocillium lilacinum, but the secretion pattern of protease remains poorly understood …