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Expression and functional analysis of the propamocarb-related gene CsMAPEG in cucumber
BackgroundPropamocarb (PM) is one of the main pesticides used for controlling cucumber downy mildew. However, due to its volatility and internal...
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Combined effects of fungicides formulations and potato varieties on late blight management, yield and net farm income in Kenya
Management of late blight relies on the use of fungicides and potato varieties which have been associated with loss of efficacy over time. Baseline...
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Fungicide Field Treatments to Control Potato Leak Caused by Pythium ultimum
Potato leak, caused by Pythium ultimum , is characterized by brown to dark-gray lesions on tubers. The efficacy of fungicides applied by foliar spray,...
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First Study Case of Microbial Biocontrol Agents Isolated from Aquaponics Through the Mining of High-Throughput Sequencing Data to Control Pythium aphanidermatum on Lettuce
Aquaponics is defined as a sustainable and integrated system that combines fish aquaculture and hydroponic plant production in the same recirculated...
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“Witches’ broom” disease of lime suppressed by some resistance inducers
“Witches’ broom” disease of lime (WBDL) has been considered as one of the most economically devastating diseases of Mexican lime in southern Iran...
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Aspergillus tubingensis and Talaromyces islandicus Solubilize Rock Phosphate Under Saline and Fungicide Stress and Improve Zea mays Growth and Phosphorus Nutrition
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the capability of Aspergillus tubingensis and Talaromyces islandicus to solubilize inorganic phosphorus...
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Resistance to fungicides in entomopathogenic fungi: Underlying mechanisms, consequences, and opportunities for progress
Although chemical agents are currently the standard in pest control, entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are a commercially important biocontrol agent (BCA)...
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Treatment of Lime Witches’ Broom Phytoplasma-Infected Mexican Lime with a Resistance Inducer and Study of its Effect on Systemic Resistance
Destruction caused by plant diseases is terrible. Mexican lime witches' broom (MLWB) is a phytoplasma disease, which has caused considerable damage...
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Challenges in Application of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Inocula in Conventional Agriculture
In conventional agriculture, benefits of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis are beyond utilization for years due to faulty management practices....
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Susceptibility of the three dragon fruit species to stem canker and growth inhibition of Neoscytalidium dimidiatum by chemicals
In the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries, dragon fruits ( Hylocereus species) have the potential to be a major “cash crop”. However,...
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Pesticide exposure and the microbiota-gut-brain axis
The gut microbiota exist within a dynamic ecosystem shaped by various factors that includes exposure to xenobiotics such as pesticides. It is widely...
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Vegetable and Herb Disease Management in Protected Culture
Protected vegetable production has long been recognized for its efficient implementation of advanced integrated pest management schemes. They were...
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Africanized honey bee colonies in Costa Rica: first evidence of its management, brood nest structure and factors associated with varroa mite infestation
Management, brood nest structure and factors associated with varroa mite infestation were studied in 60 apiaries of Africanized honey bees in the...
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Single and combined effects of Pythium oligandrum Po37 and a consortium of three rhizobacterial strains on Sclerotinia stem rot severity and tomato growth promotion
Individual plant growth-promoting rhizobacterial (PGPR) strains ( Bacillus thuringiensis B2, Bacillus subtilis B10 and Enterobacter cloacae B16) and...
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Diseases of Basil
Basil, Ocimum basilicum, a member of the Lamiaceae family, also known as sweet basil, is one of the most important fresh and dried culinary herbs...
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Diseases of Cucumbers, Melons, Pumpkins, Squash, and Watermelons
Cucurbits have been domesticated for over 10,000 years. It is estimated that well over 200 million tons of cucurbits are produced annually on over 8...
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Expression and functional analysis of the Propamocarb-related gene CsDIR16 in cucumbers
BackgroundCucumber downy mildew is among the most important diseases that can disrupt cucumber production. Propamocarb, also known as...
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Foliar Application of Fungicides Registered Against Late Blight Influences Main Potato Tuber Diseases and Key Quantitative Characteristics of Tubers
Adequate integrated management of potato leaf diseases can have an influence on pathogens which are challenging to control and cause main potato...
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Trichoderma Role in Anthropogenic Pollutions Mycoremediation: Pesticides and Heavy Metals
The massive and uncontrolled use of agrochemicals, together with poor waste management, in recent decades, has caused soil and water contamination by...
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Evaluation of natural active ingredients for the protection of potato tubers from wireworm damage
The EU has established ambitious goals for reducing pesticide use. Therefore, research should focus on effective IPM, including for wireworms, as...
