Seeds are a vector of genetic progress and, as such, they play a significant role in the
sustainability of the agri-food system. The current global seed market is worth USD 60 billion …

This investigation explains the green synthesis, characterization and biocontrol potential of
copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) against second-stage juveniles (J2s) of root-knot …

For plant protection, reliance on agrochemicals is not a sustainable measure, because of the
inadequate bioavailability of their active ingredients. Use of synthetic fungicides in …

Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with science and technology and business
of plant cultivation and it is considered to be the foremost part of the world economy. Even …

Pea (Pisum sativum L.) is a grain legume widely cultivated in temperate climates. It is
important in the race for food security owing to its multipurpose low-input requirement and …

Fusarium wilt is caused by F. oxysporum Schlecht end. Fr. f. sp. ciceris (FOC) is a
devastating disease of chickpea in Algeria. In this study, antagonistic effects of B. subtilis …

In view of the aggravating risks in the use of synthetic chemicals in agriculture, green
technologies, especially the microbial applications, have assumed increasing significance in …

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is considered as one of the most expensive spices. Fusarium
corm rot of saffron, caused by Fusarium oxysporum, is known to cause severe yield losses …

Surveys of major rice growing districts in the state of Uttar Pradesh in Northern India were
conducted for 3 consecutive years during 2013 to 2015 under a government-funded major …

Abstract Seven fungicides (Captan, Thiram, Bavistin, Chlorothalonil, Mancozeb,
Thiophenate methyl and Propiconazole) at eight different concentrations were evaluated for …