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Introduction
Plants constitute the most important structural component of the world ecosystem in which we live. For this reason, the concept of plant biodiversity...
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Mulberry: Mycorrhizal Interactions and Development Related to Other Organisms
Representative microorganisms of the rhizosphere layer represent crucial ecological functions in ecological cycle processes (Hossain et al. 2009; You...
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Propagation of Mulberry and Production
The information published in different sources has revealed that the domestication of the mulberry tree occurred in China sometime earlier than...
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Egg-Parasitic Fungi and Nematode Management
Sedentary phytonematodes are economically important pests that should sustainably be managed. Chemical nematicides have continued as the most routine...
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Soil Microbiota and Mechanisms of Plant Parasitic Nematode Suppression
Plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are distributed worldwide and cause significant losses in agricultural fields. For the sustainable productivity of...
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Biological Control of Parasitic Nematodes and Pathogenic Fungi Damaging Black Pepper in Vietnam: A Case Study
Root disease caused by various soil-borne pathogens affect the production of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Vietnam. The present study aimed at...
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Impact of Soil Disturbances on Soil Nematode Communities
Agricultural practices significantly affect the soil ecosystem, influencing its physical and biological properties. Intensive agricultural...
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Pasteuria Species for Nematodes Management in Organic Farms
Growing interest in safe and clean crop production has increased the areas allocated for organic farming systems, worldwide. Apart from synthetic...
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Plant-Parasitic Nematode Control in Horticultural Crops of Argentina
The management of plant-parasitic nematodes has been traditionally carried out by using agrochemicals. However, conventional approaches often...
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Recent Advancements in the Use of Entomopathogens and Nematophagous Mites for the Management of Plant Parasitic Nematodes
Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN) are one of the most damaging crop pests with broad host ranges and can cause billions of dollars of crop losses,...
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Microbial-Based Products and Soil Management Practices to Control Nematodes in Organic Horticultural Crops
Organic production of horticultural crops is gaining importance worldwide, particularly in the European Union, as a tool to sustainably reduce the...
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Plant-Parasitic Nematodes and Microbe Interactions: A Biological Control Perspective
Plant parasitic nematodes (PPN) cause significant damage to a broad range of vegetables and crops, worldwide. Biological control agents (BCA)...
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Bagworm and Red Palm Weevil—Major Pest and Potential Threat to the Malaysian Oil Palm Industry
Elaeis gunineensis is the golden crop of Malaysia that contributes to the economic export of the country and the planters’ livelihood. Despite...
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Current Thinking on Infection and Control Strategies of Basal Stem Rot Disease of Oil Palm in Malaysia
Ganoderma causes basal stem rot and upper stem rot infection of oil palm, and the former is the most frequently found and devastating disease in oil...
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Utilization of Biodiversity for Sustainable Plant Disease Management
Modern crop production systems that have focused on maximizing yield through the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides have led to negative...
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The Microbiome of Banana and Its Role in Managing Fusarium Wilt Disease
Plants are associated with diverse microorganisms that collectively form a microbial community called the microbiome. Distinct microbial communities...
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Smart Fertilizers: The Prospect of Slow Release Nanofertilizers in Modern Agricultural Practices
Currently, the nutritional demands of this rapidly expanding population are approaching their peak, and all the available conventional farming...
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Nanofertilizers: Challenges and Future Trends
An intriguing area of innovation that has the potential to enhance crop yields, soil health, and food quality is the creation and application of...
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Selenium Nanomaterials: Contribution Toward Crop Development
The current climatic conditions, environmental practices, and immoderate use of chemical-based fertilizers and pesticides have undesirable effects on...
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Impact of Nanofertilizers for the Mitigation of Multiple Environmental Stresses
The global farming system has been detrimentally influenced by environmental transformations in recent years, leading to dilemmas with plant growth,...