Salinity in agricultural soil is a major problem around the world, with negative consequences
for the growth and production of a wide range of crops. To counteract these harmful effects …

Microbial plant biostimulants (MPBs) are capable of improving the productivity and quality of
crops by activating plant physiological and molecular processes, representing an efficient …

Bacteria that solubilize nutrients in the soil are commonly used as bio-inoculants for
promoting the growth of different crop species. However, the influence of potassium (K) …

Botrytis cinerea causes the gray mold disease in a wide range of plant hosts, especially in
post-harvest periods. The control of this phytopathogen has been accomplished through the …

The objective of this review is to present a compilation of the application of various
biostimulants in strawberry plants. Strawberry cultivation is of great importance worldwide …

Industrial processing of kelp generates large amounts of kelp-soaking wastewater (KSW),
which contains a large amount of nutrient-containing substances. The plant growth …

Trichoderma spp. are common inhabitants of the rhizosphere, which produce volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) and diffusible molecules such as indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) for …

Grafting is one of the key technologies to overcome the obstacles of continuous cropping,
and improve crop yield and quality. However, the symbiotic incompatibility between …

Strawberries are one of the most popular fruits in the world. The strawberry production
process includes generation of plants through in vitro germination of achenes …

Ectomycorrhizal fungi (EMFs) form symbioses with plant roots to promote nutrient uptake by
plants but it is controversial as to whether they induce disease resistance in plants. Here, we …