Biocontrol strains from the genera Bacillus and Pseudomonas and their bioactive secondary
metabolites may be considered beneficial for plant health, since they act through several …

Bacteria from the Bacillus group are microorganisms that inhabit a large number of different
habitats. They are well known as producers of a wide array of antagonistic compounds of …

Soil-dwelling microbes are the principal inoculum for the root microbiota, but our
understanding of microbe–microbe interactions in microbiota establishment remains …

Several fungi act as parasites for crops causing huge annual crop losses at both pre-and
post-harvest stages. For years, chemical fungicides were the solution; however, their wide …

Main conclusion Lipopeptides could help to overcome a large concern in agriculture:
resistance against chemical pesticides. These molecules have activity against various …

The continuing emergence and development of pathogenic microorganisms that are
resistant to antibiotics constitute an increasing global concern, and the effort in new …

Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum is one of the most devastating
fungal diseases affecting watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.). The present study aimed to …

Supplementing the human microbiome with probiotic microorganisms is a proposed solution
for civilization syndromes such as dysbiosis and gastrointestinal tract (GIT) disorders …

Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern that is affecting public health globally. The search
for alternative antimicrobial agents has become increasingly important. Antimicrobial …

Fusarium graminearum and Xanthomonas translucens are the causal agents of important
diseases in wheat plants worldwide. Seeds carry beneficial microbes known as endophytes …