Citrus spp. are spread mainly in the Mediterranean basin and represent the largest fruit
source for human consumption. Postharvest losses, mainly due to diseases and metabolic …

The modern agricultural system has issues with the reduction of agricultural productivity due
to a wide range of abiotic and biotic stresses. It is also expected that in the future the entire …

Siderophore-positive bacteria present in the rhizosphere and in bulk soil assist plants by
either inhibiting phytopathogen proliferation or increasing plant growth. The bacterial …

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by microorganisms offer a promising strategy
for managing green mold disease in citrus fruits caused by Penicillium digitatum. This study …

Argania spinosa is among the most important species of the Moroccan forest in terms of
ecological, environmental, and socio-economic aspects. However, it faces a delicate …

Penicillium digitatum is a filamentous fungus that infects citrus fruits, causing decays that
result in significant production losses. The application of synthetic fungicides is the main …

Antagonistic bacteria are effective in controlling fruit and vegetable diseases. However,
screening for antagonistic bacteria is time-consuming. To simplify the procedure for …

Citrus, a raw material widely used in food and medicine, is susceptible to fungal infection
and its metabolites during growth, transportation, and storage. Thus, monitoring the residual …

Siderophores are iron-chelating agents produced by almost all microorganisms in response
to iron deficiency. Due to the requirement of iron for cell growth and metabolism …

Microorganisms residing within the diverse parts of plants play a significant role in the plant
growth and defence response. Hence, the current study emphasized the isolation and …