Plant beneficial microbes (PBMs), such as plant growth-promoting bacteria, rhizobia,
arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and Trichoderma, can reduce the use of agrochemicals and …

Seed coating is a technique of covering seeds with adhesive agents to improve seed
performance and plant establishment while reducing production cost. To meet the needs of …

Increased severity of droughts, due to anthropogenic activities and global warming, has
imposed a severe threat on agricultural productivity. This has escalated the need for …

Drought intensity that has increased as a result of human activity and global warming poses
a serious danger to agricultural output. The demand for ecologically friendly solutions to …

Fungi under genus Trichoderma as ameliorates of biotic and abiotic stresses in cultivated
crops is gaining popularity world-wide and their application in conjunction with seed coating …

Pathogens and pests constantly challenge food security and safety worldwide. The use of
plant protection products to manage them raises concerns related to human health, the …

In seed technology, the use of biocompatible materials, such as chitosan, has been
demonstrated to improve the germination process and establishment of seedlings. This …

This review presents recent data about various types of antifungal surfaces (nanostructured,
functionalized, and with modified wettability) used in medicine, the food industry, and other …

Restrictions about the use of chemicals have limited the availability of control measures
against plant-parasitic nematodes. The search for more sustainable approaches has …

Grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs) can cause large losses in vineyards. Diplodia seriata is an
important GTD pathogen in Chile. Development and use of bioprotectors is a …