The rhizosphere is a thin film of soil that surrounds plant roots and the primary location of
nutrient uptake, and is where important physiological, chemical, and biological activities are …

Intensive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides for increased food production has
resulted in many health hazards to humans and animals. The incessant application of these …

The role of microbes in sustainable agriculture has provided new insights to agro-economy,
and one of the direct benefits is the lesser reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides as …

The growing demand for organic and pesticide-free food has prompt the adoption of
biological strategies for controlling postharvest diseases. While strawberries are appreciated …

Abstract Streptomyces philanthi RM-1-138, isolated from the rhizosphere soil of chili pepper
in southern Thailand, was investigated for its antagonistic activity against phytopathogenic …

The objectives of this study were to investigate the mechanisms of action and to evaluate the
potential application of Desmos chinensis extracts for controlling rice sheath blight. The …

Rice is affected by many diseases, among which sheath blight incited by Rhizoctonia solani
causes substantial loss to the crop worldwide. The present investigation aims to assess the …

Bacillus sp.-based microbial formulations have found wide application in many fields: from
pharmacy and medicine to environmental protection and agriculture due to the ability of this …

The use of fertilizers and pesticides has resulted in enhanced crop productivity and disease
management over the years. However, the prevalence of several abiotic and biotic stress …

Abstract Chlorpyrifos (O, O-diethyl O-3, 5, 6-trichloropyridin-2-yl phosphorothioate) is a toxic
and chlorinated organic contaminant in soils across the globe. The present study examines …