Microalgae have gained considerable attention as an alternative feedstock for the biofuel
production, particularly in combination with genetic modification strategies that target …

We need to feed an estimated population in excess of 9 billion by 2050 with diminishing
natural resources, whilst ensuring the health of people and the planet. Herein we connect …

Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, the causal agent of white stem rot, is responsible for significant
losses in crop yields around the globe. While our understanding of S. sclerotiorum infection …

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of microscopic fungi, which commonly contaminate
cereal grains. Contamination of small-grain cereals and maize with toxic metabolites of …

Fusarium head blight (FHB), or scab, for its devastating nature to wheat production and food
security, has stimulated worldwide attention. Multidisciplinary efforts have been made to fight …

Aflatoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by Aspergillus spp. found in staple food
and feed commodities worldwide. Aflatoxins are carcinogenic, teratogenic, and mutagenic …

With recent advances in novel gene-editing tools such as RNAi, ZFNs, TALENs, and
CRISPR-Cas9, the possibility of altering microalgae toward designed properties for various …

Over the last decade, several studies have revealed the enormous potential of RNA-
silencing strategies as a potential alternative to conventional pesticides for plant protection …

The introduction of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton has reduced the burden of pests without
harming the environment and human health. However, the efficacy of Bt cotton has …

In this research article, we derive an optimal control problem for the mosaic disease model
by using the Caputo fractional derivatives. The natural microbial biostimulants (MBs) are …