Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is most adapted subtropical fruit crop, which was
introduced in India during 15th century from the Mediterranean region. India is largest …

Recent advances in engineering lead to the fabrication of nanomaterials with unique
properties targeted toward specific applications. The use of nanotechnology in agriculture, in …

The transition toward sustainable agriculture requires rethinking cropping systems in the
light of less intensive and chemically reliant practices. Weed management is one of the …

The epidemiology of yam viruses remains largely unexplored. We present a large-scale
epidemiological study of yam viruses in Guadeloupe based on the analysis of 1124 leaf …

Effective management of crop diseases is a key precondition for sustainable crop production
and to improve food security globally. However, learning approaches that improve …

Crop pathogenic fungi may originate from reservoir pools including wild vegetation
surrounding fields, and it is thus important to characterize any potential source of pathogens …

Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a major staple and cash crop in tropical and subtropical regions.
However, biotic (fungus, viruses, tuber rots, nematodes, insects, etc.) and abiotic stresses …

Loss of varietal diversity is a worldwide challenge to crop species at risk for genetic erosion,
while the loss of biological resources may hinder future breeding objectives. Loss of …

Ecological interactions are a fairly overlooked component in agriculture, despite their known
potential in productivity, pest and disease regulation. In this study, we assessed whether a …

Plant diseases have caused severe losses to humans ever since the beginning of
agriculture. Fungi, viruses, bacteria, and protozoa are the main infectious disease-causing …