There has been many recent studies on the use of microbial antagonists to control diseases
incited by soilborne and airborne plant pathogenic bacteria and fungi, in an attempt to …

The ancient phylum Actinobacteria is composed of phylogenetically and physiologically
diverse bacteria that help Earth's ecosystems function. As free-living organisms and …

The scientific community working in the field of insect pathology is experiencing an
increasing academic and industrial interest in the discovery and development of new …

Symbiotic interactions between insects and microorganisms are widespread in nature and
are often the source of ecological innovations. In addition to supplementing their host with …

Streptomycetes are highly metabolically gifted bacteria with the abilities to produce
bioproducts that have profound economic and societal importance. These bioproducts are …

Actinobacteria, a large group of Gram-positive bacteria, secrete a wide range of extracellular
enzymes involved in the degradation of organic compounds and biopolymers including the …

Feeding on living or dead plant material is widespread in insects. Seminal work on termites
and aphids has provided profound insights into the critical nutritional role that microbes play …

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production from plant biomass is an ideal way to realize
sustainable PHA-based bioplastic. The present study demonstrated consolidated …

The evolution of cellulose degradation was a defining event in the history of life. Without
efficient decomposition and recycling, dead plant biomass would quickly accumulate and …

Agricultural practices affect the bacterial community structure, but how they determine the
response of the bacterial community to drought, is still largely unknown. Conventional …