The use of biocontrol agents based on endophytic bacteria against phloem-feeding insects
is limited by a lack of knowledge and understanding of the mechanism of action of the …

Fusarium graminearum and Xanthomonas translucens are the causal agents of important
diseases in wheat plants worldwide. Seeds carry beneficial microbes known as endophytes …

Endophytes are mutualistic symbionts within healthy plant tissues. In this study we isolated
Bacillus spp. from seeds of several varieties of maize. Bacillus amyloliquifaciens or Bacillus …

Main conclusion Lipopeptides could help to overcome a large concern in agriculture:
resistance against chemical pesticides. These molecules have activity against various …

Plant damage caused by defoliating insects has a long-term negative effect on plant growth
and productivity. Consequently, the restoration of plant growth after exposure to pathogens …

Within the framework of biocontrol development, several natural lipopeptides produced by
Bacillus subtilis show well-documented anti-microbial properties, especially in orchards …

Purpose The potential of endophytic bacteria to improve plant health has been well-
established. In maize plants, studies have reported the antagonistic activity of endophytic …

Plant diseases and insect pests cause tremendous losses in agriculture, forestry and fruit
tree production worldwide. The continuous application of chemical pesticides in the control …

Background The use of chemical fungicides against fungal pathogens adversely affects soil
and plant health thereby resulting in overall environmental hazards. Therefore, biological …

Seed endophytic bacteria (SEB) are primary symbionts that play crucial roles in plant growth
and development. The present study reports the isolation of seven culturable SEB including …