The loss of organic material from the roots provides the energy for the development of active
microbial populations in the rhizosphere around the root. Generally, saproptrophs or …

Biological control agents for plant diseases are currently being examined as alternatives to
synthetic pesticides due to their perceived increased level of safety and minimal …

Beneficial microbes typically produce bioactive molecules that can affect the interactions of
plants with their pathogens. Many secondary metabolites may also have antibiotic …

The management of certain plant beneficial microorganisms [biological control agents
(BCAs)] seems to be a promising and environmental friendly method to control plant …

Pythium is a genus of parasitic oomycetes which target plants and both nonvertebrate and
vertebrate animals, including fish and mammalian species. However, several Pythium spp …

Stimulation of plant natural defenses is an important challenge in phytoprotection prospects.
In that context, elicitins, which are small proteins secreted by Phytophthora and Pythium …

Fusarium oxysporum MSA 35 [wild-type (WT) strain] is a nonpathogenic Fusarium strain,
which exhibits antagonistic activity to plant pathogenic F. oxysporum isolates. The fungus …

The etiology and epidemiology of Pythium root rot in hydroponically-grown crops are
reviewed with emphasis on knowledge and concepts considered important for managing the …

Soilless cultures were originally developed to control soilborne diseases. Soilless cultures
provide several advantages for growers such as greater production of crops, reduced …

The effect of silicon (Si) supply on the infection and spread of Pythium aphanidermatum was
studied in the roots of tomato [Lycopersicon esculentum (= Solanum lycopersicum), an Si …