Molecular interaction between plants and Trichoderma species against soil-borne plant pathogens

P Dutta, M Mahanta, SB Singh, D Thakuria… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Trichoderma spp.(Hypocreales) are used worldwide as a lucrative biocontrol agent. The
interactions of Trichoderma spp. with host plants and pathogens at a molecular level are …

Agroecological Management of the Grey Mould Fungus Botrytis cinerea by Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria

MC Orozco-Mosqueda, A Kumar, AE Fadiji… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Botrytis cinerea is the causal agent of grey mould and one of the most important plant
pathogens in the world because of the damage it causes to fruits and vegetables. Although …

Structures and Biological Activities of Secondary Metabolites from the Trichoderma genus (Covering 2018–2022)

Q Guo, L Shi, X Wang, D Li, Z Yin, J Zhang… - Journal of Agricultural …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Trichoderma, a genus with more than 400 species, has a long history of use as an industrial
bioreactor, biofertilizer, and biocontrol agent. It is considered a significant source of …

Microbial consortia for plant protection against diseases: more than the sum of its parts

T Maciag, E Kozieł, P Rusin, K Otulak-Kozieł… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biological plant protection presents a promising and exciting alternative to chemical
methods for safeguarding plants against the increasing threats posed by plant diseases …

Journey of Trichoderma from Pilot Scale to Mass Production: A Review

V Kumar, B Koul, P Taak, D Yadav, M Song - Agriculture, 2023 - mdpi.com
Trichoderma spp. has the ability to inhibit fungal plant pathogens through several
mechanisms like the production of hydrolytic enzymes, mycoparasitism, coiling, and …

Fungal Endophytes: An Alternative Biocontrol Agent against Phytopathogenic Fungi

AKH Priyashantha, SC Karunarathna, L Lu… - Encyclopedia, 2023 - mdpi.com
There has been renewed interest in the application of endophytic fungi to control
phytopathogenic fungi, which cause significant damage to crop health, ultimately leading to …

Microbial and plant-based compounds as alternatives for the control of phytopathogenic bacteria

L Košćak, J Lamovšek, E Đermić, I Prgomet, S Godena - Horticulturae, 2023 - mdpi.com
Plant pathogens pose a significant threat to agricultural productivity and food security
worldwide. The use of traditional chemical pesticides for plant disease management raises …

Fascinating furanosteroids and their pharmacological profile

VM Dembitsky - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
This review article delves into the realm of furanosteroids and related isoprenoid lipids
derived from diverse terrestrial and marine sources, exploring their wide array of biological …

Biochemical and Biotechnological Insights into Fungus-Plant Interactions for Enhanced Sustainable Agricultural and Industrial Processes

A Giehl, AA Dos Santos, RD Cadamuro, V Tadioto… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
The literature is full of studies reporting environmental and health issues related to using
traditional pesticides in food production and storage. Fortunately, alternatives have arisen in …

Chemical Characterization of Trichoderma spp. Extracts with Antifungal Activity against Cocoa Pathogens

I Chóez-Guaranda, F Espinoza-Lozano… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Ecuador is one of the major cocoa producers worldwide, but its productivity has lately been
affected by diseases. Endophytic biocontrol agents have been used to minimize pathogenic …