Legume species are recognized for their nutritional benefits and contribution to the
sustainability of agricultural systems. However, their production is threatened by biotic …

Fungal pathogens that impact perennial plants or natural ecosystems require management
strategies beyond fungicides and breeding for resistance. Rust fungi, some of the most …

Considering the importance of Asian soybean rust (ASR), caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi,
in the decrease in soybean yield, this study investigated the potential of using phosphite …

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is sensitive to different types of abiotic stresses
(drought, high temperature, low soil fertility, and acid soil), and this may limit its adaptation …

Septoria leaf spot (SLS), caused by Septoria lycopersici, is a destructive disease in tomato.
This study investigated the use of phosphite and potassium combined with l-α-free amino …

Can oxidative stress from xenobiotics be intensified under water deficit conditions? Based
on the hypothesis that the exposure to a xenobiotic aggravates the oxidative damages …

Considering the potential of white mold, caused by the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, to
reduce tomato production, this study aimed to determinate the effect of manganese (Mn) …

The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a food crop that provides fiber, vitamins and
carbohydrates and it is produced by smallholders in developing countries under nitrogen (N) …

Among the many factors affecting soybean resistance against Asian soybean rust (ASR), the
nutritional status of plants plays a pivotal role. Even though the beneficial effects of nickel …

This study evaluated the effect of silicon (Si)-supplementation in controlling the fusariosis in
two Piper nigrum cultivars (Bragantina and Kottanadan). We hypothesized that susceptible …