Plant growth-promoting bacteria are one of the most interesting methods of controlling
fungal phytopathogens. These bacteria can participate in biocontrol via a variety of …

The term shell disease subsumes a number of debilitating conditions affecting the outer
integument (the carapace) of decapod crustaceans, such as lobsters and crabs. Herein, we …

Early blight, caused by Alternaria solani, is an important disease affecting tomatoes.
Biological control offers an environmentally friendly approach to controlling pathogens …

Chitinases are crucial for the survival of bacterial and fungal pathogens both during host
infection and outside the host in the environment. Chitinases facilitate adhesion onto host …

Chitinases, enzymes that degrade chitin, have long been studied for their role in various
biological processes. They play crucial roles in the moulting process of invertebrates, the …

The antifungal activity and mechanism of rosemary essential oil against Colletotrichum
gloeosporioides, the walnut anthracnose pathogen, were investigated using scanning …

The endemic, green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus), trademarked as Greenshell™
mussel, contributes most to the New Zealand aquaculture industry based on tonnage and …

Plasmodiophora brassicae is a serious threat to Brassica crops worldwide, resulting in
substantial economic losses for growers. Biocontrol with chitinolytic bacteria producing …

Every year, seafood waste produced globally contains about 10 million tons of wasted crab,
shrimp and lobster shells, which are rich in chitin resources. The exploitation and utilization …

Plasmodiophora brassicae is a serious threat to Brassica crops worldwide, resulting in
substantial economic losses for growers, with the challenge of control persisting. Biocontrol …