Striga hermonthica is a hemiparasitic weed that causes huge grain yield losses to small-
scale farmers in Africa. Effective biocontrol agents against S. hermonthica can sustainably …

The emergence and persistence of antibiotic resistance remain formidable health
challenges. This study aimed at detecting and profiling antibiotic resistance of bacterial …

Agronomic practices can have a negative impact on soil health and quality and ecosystem
resilience. The objectives of the study were (1) to evaluate the soil chemical properties and …

Romania has a long history of grapevine culturing and winemaking. However, like any
agricultural sector, viticulture faces devastating biological threats. Fungi responsible for …

In quest of prospective rizospheric bacteria of agricultural importance, one of the isolates
from bean (Lablab niger Medikus) was identified as Bacillus siamensis based on …

An important characteristic of a microorganism in order to be suitable as a biocontrol agent
is to be an efficient rhizosphere colonizer. Plant root colonization is the major step which …

Recycling the sewage sludge from treatment plants is a common activity. The resulting
compost is usually rich in plant nutrients and beneficial microorganisms. However, compost …

La tolerancia a la marchitez causada por el oomiceto Phytophthora capsici en fresa
(Fragaria× ananassa Duch.) variedad Festival, se evaluó mediante premicorrización con el …

Striga hermonthica and low soil phosphorus (P) are major contributors to food insecurity in
sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Infestation of cereal fields by S. hermonthica results in about 30 …

The sweet potato Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. is a world wide appreciated vegetable due to its
nutritional value. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family, originated from the tropical …