Biological control is an effective and sustainable alternative or complement to conventional
pesticides for fungal and bacterial plant disease management. Some of the most intensively …

The use of synthetic fungicides to control fungal diseases has growing limitations due to eco-
toxicological risks. Therefore, it is necessary to replace or integrate high risk chemicals with …

Biofilm formation represents a pivotal and adaptable trait among microorganisms within
natural environments. This attribute plays a multifaceted role across diverse contexts …

Systemic fungicide use has increased over the last decades, despite the susceptibility of
resistance development and the side effects to human health and the environment. Although …

Bacteria have been used to increase crop yields. For their application on crops, bacteria are
provided in inoculant formulations that are continuously changing, with liquid-and solid …

The plant hormone auxin governs many aspects of normal plant growth and development.
Auxin also plays an important role in plant–microbe interactions, including interactions …

Plants interact with diverse microbial communities and share complex relationships with
each other. The intimate association between microbes and their host mutually benefit each …

The use of fertilizers and chemical pesticides promotes significant improvements in crop
development, but some problems and risks associated with them limit their application. An …

The plant hormone cytokinin (CK) is an important developmental regulator, promoting
morphogenesis and delaying differentiation and senescence. From developmental …

Among plant disease management strategies, biological control is a sustainable alternative
to the use of chemicals for the control of vascular wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum …