The necessity for non-chemical approaches has grown as awareness of the dangers posed
by pesticides has spread. Chitosan, due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and …

Chitosan is the deacetylated form of chitin, a biopolymer that can be obtained from various
waste streams and shows antimicrobial activity against different fungi, gram positive and …

Abstract Development of technologies that improve food productivity without any adverse
impact on the ecosystem is the need of hour. In this context, development of controlled …

In agriculture, current control of pathogens relies mainly on chemical fertilizers and
pesticides. However, alternative solutions are needed due to concerns for public health …

Downy mildew of pearl millet caused by the biotrophic oomycete Sclerospora graminicola is
the most devastating disease which impairs pearl millet production causing huge yield and …

Organic fertilizers are generally thought to be an effective way to sustain soil fertility and
plant growth. To promote the productivity of chrysanthemum, five sources of liquid organic …

Fusarium circinatum, the causal agent of pine pitch canker (PPC), is currently one of the
most important threats of Pinus spp. globally. This pathogen is known in many pine-growing …

Coniferous trees can suffer significant damage from seedling diseases caused by Fusarium
spp. and from pitch canker, which is caused by Fusarium circinatum Nirenberg & O'Donnell …

The activation of defensive responses of plants is a promising tool for controlling pests in
conventional agriculture. Over the last few years, several compounds have been studied to …

Activation of induced plant resistance to control pests and diseases is regaining attention in
the current climate where chemical pesticides are being progressively banned. Formulations …