Inonotus obliquus (Chaga mushroom) is an inexpensive fungus with a broad range of
traditional and medicinal applications. These applications include therapy for breast, cervix …

In agro-ecosystems, Trichoderma species are beneficial microorganisms that improve soil
health and crop development. They form mutualistic endophytic relationships with a wide …

Biological treatments may be employed to combat viral plant infections. In this study,
Trichoderma viride was applied as a biocontrol agent to enhance the systemic resistance of …

Several microbes that cause plant diseases drastically lower the production of agriculture
and jeopardize the safety of the world's food supply. As a result, sustainable agriculture …

Claviceps purpurea causes ergot, a floral disease of major cereal crops, such as winter rye
and winter triticale. The dark sclerotia formed by C. purpurea contain numerous toxic ergot …

Chemical pesticides and fertilizers are used in agricultural production worldwide to prevent
damage from plant pathogenic microorganisms, insects, and nematodes, to minimize crop …

Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium oxysporum, is one of the most notorious diseases of cash
crops. The use of microbial fungicides is an effective measure for controlling Fusarium wilt …

Trichoderma harzianum is a filamentous fungus that can act as a mycoparasite, saprophyte,
or a plant symbiotic. It is widely used as a biological control agent against phytopathogenic …

Biotic stresses like fungal diseases are key global threat to the crops especially oilseeds.
Macrophomina phaseolina is the causal agent of charcoal rot (stem and root …

The term “soil health” describes particular characteristics of the soil and its capacity to
support and maintain crop growth and development. Microorganisms that encourage plant …