Maize is a vital global crop, and each seed (kernel) hosts an ecosystem of microbes living
inside it. However, we know very little about these endophytes and what their role is in plant …

Context Seeds harbour a diversity of microbes, which in some plants aid with germination
and establishment. Seeds form a critical part in the lifecycle of plants and a role in many …

In this study, the interactive effect of maize (Zea mays L.) storage altitude, storage duration,
and initial moisture content on the invasion of mycotoxigenic fungi on maize stored within …

Seed decay is a major problem caused by pathogens that adversely affect seed yield and
quality in agricultural production. Herein, the effect of 28 KHz ultrasound treatment for 20, 40 …

Fungal infections adversely influence the production and quality of seeds. Previously,
Fusarium solani was reported as the causal agent of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) seed …

Studies of the biodiversity of plant pathogenic and toxigenic fungi are attracting great
attention to improve the predictability of their epidemics and the development of their control …

Background Nearly everything on Earth harbors a microbiome. A microbiome is a
community of microbes (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) with potential to form complex networks …

Malaysia is currently experiencing a feed shortage, and compounded with the contamination
of feed, especially corn, a further shortage of feed is expected in the near future …

The rhizosphere is a narrow soil area directly affected by plant root exudates. Microbes
inhabiting the rhizosphere have been widely studied for their beneficial effects on plant …

Magnaporthiopsis maydis is a maize pathogen that causes severe damage to commercial
corn fields in the late growth stages. Late wilt disease (LWD) has spread since its discovery …