Soil-borne plant pathogens are responsible for causing many crop plant diseases, resulting
in significant economic losses. Compost application to agricultural fields is an excellent …

Application of organic amendments has been proposed as a strategy for the management of
diseases caused by soilborne pathogens. However, inconsistent results seriously hinder …

Numerous container-based studies in greenhouses or growth rooms have consistently
demonstrated a suppressive effect of composts on soil-borne diseases such as damping-off …

Recognition of the importance of soil organic matter (SOM) in soil health and quality is a
major part of fostering a holistic, preventive approach to agricultural management. Students …

This review evaluates evidence of the impactof uncomposted plant residues, composts,
manures, and liquid preparations made from composts (compost extracts and teas) on pest …

Composts prepared from a variety of feedstocks were tested for their ability to suppress
seedling and root diseases of creeping bentgrass caused by Pythium graminicola. Among …

The effects of tillage and soil fertility amendments on the relationship between the
suppressiveness of soils to southern blight and soil physical, chemical and biological factors …

The importance of sustainable agriculture can be understood as an ecosystem approach
toward the integrated agricultural management practices. It is capable of enhancing soil and …

SUMMARY The Oomycete genus Aphanomyces houses plant and animal pathogens found
in both terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Aphanomyces euteiches Drechs. causes seedling …

Global population is increasing massively and so is the demand for food. To meet the
requirements, crops are being grown and harvested by using modern technologies. Also …