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Entomology
L. F. Izquierdo-Garcia, A. M. Cotes, C. A. Moreno-Velandia
Summary: The study selected a microbial consortium consisting of Trichoderma spp. and Bacillus velezensis, which showed remarkable synergistic activity against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. physali-induced Cape Gooseberry vascular wilt. The consortium exhibited efficacy similar to chemical control methods, suggesting its potential in controlling the disease.
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Plant Sciences
Amer Morsy Abdelaziz, Mohamed S. Attia, Marwa S. Salem, Dina A. Refaay, Wardah A. Alhoqail, Hoda H. Senousy
Summary: Research has shown that using cyanobacteria, such as Arthrospira platensis, Desmonostoc muscorum, and Anabaena oryzae, through foliar spraying is an effective approach to induce immunity against Fusarium wilt in Capsicum annuum L. These cyanobacterial extracts significantly reduced the risk of infection and improved plant growth, metabolic characteristics, and phenol levels. The application of cyanobacteria also enhanced the activity of antioxidant enzymes and altered the endogenous hormone content in the infected plants.
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Plant Sciences
Jie Wang, Bingyu Cai, Kai Li, Yankun Zhao, Chunyu Li, Siwen Liu, Dandan Xiang, Lu Zhang, Jianghui Xie, Wei Wang
Summary: Banana Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense is a disastrous fungal disease. Strain WHL7 of Streptomyces sp. isolated from marine soft coral showed high antifungal activity against Foc TR4. Fermentation broth of Streptomyces sp. WHL7 significantly increased the resistance of banana plantlets to Foc TR4, making it a potential bioresource for controlling Foc TR4.
Article
Plant Sciences
Uriel Acosta-Gonzalez, Hilda V. Silva-Rojas, Dionicio Fuentes-Aragon, Jesus Hernandez-Castrejon, Alejandro Romero-Bautista, Angel Rebollar-Alviter
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of fungicides with different modes of action, plant resistance inducers, commercial biofungicides, and soil microbial strains on Fusarium wilt of blackberry. The results showed that prochloraz and ASM were the most effective treatments against the disease, while potassium phosphite was ineffective.
Article
Agronomy
Ahmed Mohamed Nabil Abdelraouf, Akram Abdelmonem Hussain, Deyala M. Naguib
Summary: The synergistic effect of using nanochitosan to deliver Pseudomonas fluorescens on its stability in the soil and induction resistance against fusarium wilt in tomato plants was investigated. The results showed that the nano-Pf treatment resulted in the highest growth and disease reduction percentage. Additionally, the treatment enhanced the defense enzyme activity in tomato plants and effectively mitigated Fusarium wilt infection.
Article
Plant Sciences
Alexandri Maria Brizuela, Laura Galvez, Juan Manuel Arroyo, Silvia Sanchez, Daniel Palmero
Summary: This study aimed to identify factors influencing the efficacy of biopesticides against Fusarium wilt in asparagus and assess the efficacy of Trichoderma-based biopesticides under different conditions. The results showed that Trichoderma species inhibited the growth of Fusarium, but high temperatures and limited water availability reduced their efficacy. The findings have implications for selecting appropriate Trichoderma species for specific environmental conditions.
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Microbiology
Niexia Zou, Dengbo Zhou, Yinglong Chen, Ping Lin, Yufeng Chen, Wei Wang, Jianghui Xie, Mingyuan Wang
Summary: This study demonstrated the potential application of the novel Streptomyces sp. strain H3-2 for the management of banana Fusarium wilt, showing high antifungal activity and broad-spectrum effectiveness against other fungal phytopathogens.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Martin E. G. Rieker, Maximilian A. Lutz, Abbas El-Hasan, Stefan Thomas, Ralf T. Voegele
Summary: This study conducted a pot experiment with spring wheat to investigate the early detection of Fusarium head blight (FHB) and the efficacy of different biological control agents (BCAs). The results showed that hyperspectral imaging (HSI) could detect the pathogen nine days after inoculation, four days earlier than visual detection. Fungal BCAs demonstrated greater efficacy compared to bacterial ones. This research provides promising alternatives to reduce the use of chemical-synthetic plant protection products.
Article
Microbiology
Xiaxia Wang, Zhenghua Du, Chanxin Chen, Shuang Guo, Qianzhuo Mao, Wei Wu, Ruimei Wu, Wenbo Han, Peifeng Xie, Yiping Zeng, Wenna Shan, Zonghua Wang, Xiaomin Yu
Summary: In this study, a strain of Streptomyces, named XY006, was found to have strong inhibitory activity against Fusarium oxysporum causing banana wilt disease. Two cyclic lipopeptide homologs, lipopeptin A and lipopeptin B, were identified as the corresponding antifungal metabolites. Pot experiments showed that XY006 successfully colonized banana plantlets and suppressed the incidence of banana wilt disease. Furthermore, XY006 fermentation culture application improved plant growth parameters and induced peroxidase activity, indicating a potential role in inducing resistance.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Sapna Devi, Rajesh Kumari Manhas
Summary: Plant diseases caused by phytopathogens are a significant threat to global agricultural systems. Pesticides are effective in controlling plant diseases, but their use is becoming less popular due to their potential harm to humans and the environment. This study explored the biocontrol potential of an endophytic Streptomyces sp. SP5 bioformulations against Fusarium wilt. The bioformulations effectively controlled Fusarium wilt and promoted plant growth and systemic resistance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sapna Devi, Rajesh Kumari Manhas
Summary: This study explores the biocontrol potential of Streptomyces bioformulations against Fusarium wilt. The results show that Streptomyces bioformulations effectively control Fusarium wilt and promote plant growth and resistance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
M. Sathiyabama, M. Indhumathi
Summary: The present study evaluated the effect of chitosan thiamine nanoparticles on the activation of defence responses in chickpea against stress caused by wilt pathogen. The results suggest that the use of chitosan thiamine nanoparticles enhances antioxidant activity and resistance in chickpea plants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Sravani Ankati, Vadlamudi Srinivas, Sambangi Pratyusha, Subramaniam Gopalakrishnan
Summary: The study demonstrated the potential of two different consortia of Streptomyces species in controlling Fusarium wilt disease and promoting growth in chickpea, with inhibition rates of 55% and 74% respectively.
MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Noor Muhammad, Nasir Ahmed Rajput, Muhammad Atiq, Shahbaz Talib Sahi, Abdul Rehman, Akhtar Hameed, Ghalib Ayaz Kachelo, Siraj Ahmed
Summary: The combination of M. oleifera, salicylic acid, and carbendazim showed the lowest incidence of Fusarium wilt under field conditions, indicating their effectiveness in reducing the occurrence of the disease.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Elisa Gonzalez-Dominguez, Pierluigi Meriggi, Matteo Ruggeri, Vittorio Rossi
Summary: The efficacy of fungicides for controlling Fusarium head blight (FHB) should be based on the timing of F. graminearum infection rather than wheat phenology, as evidenced by the study comparing different fungicide groups.
Article
Agronomy
Talent Namatsheve, Remi Cardinael, Regis Chikowo, Marc Corbeels, Joyful Tatenda Rugare, Stanford Mabasa, Aude Ripoche
Summary: Weeds pose a significant threat to crop growth in low-input cropping systems in sub-Saharan Africa. The study found that planting sole cowpea can effectively reduce weed infestation, while having little impact on maize yield.
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Agronomy
Jens G. Froese, Justine V. Murray, Nicholas J. Beeton, Rieks D. van Klinken
Summary: This article introduces a generic Bayesian network model called PRReSTo, which estimates likely infestation rates of host items in consignments. PRReSTo takes into account the vulnerability of host items to pest infestation, the abundance of pests to which host items are exposed, and the effects of risk-reducing measures. PRReSTo can be used to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of risk reduction measures in different pest-host systems.
Article
Agronomy
Alexis Delaplace, Mathieu Coulis, Gwenaelle Cottin, Philippe Tixier
Summary: This study compares the effectiveness of two fallow trapping patterns and finds that internal trapping of fallow land can clean up plots twice as quickly as trapping surrounding the fallow land. Additionally, trapping efficiency is influenced by climatic conditions, with the wet season being more favorable for trapping than the dry season.
Article
Agronomy
Todd E. Shelly, Kevin R. Cloonan
Summary: Invasive tephritid fruit flies pose a significant threat to commercial fruit and vegetable production. Early detection is crucial, and male lures are an important component of trapping networks. This review aims to summarize data on the change in attractiveness of male lures during aging in the field, highlighting studies that relate trap captures to changes in residual content and release rate.
Article
Agronomy
M. F. Lombardo, S. Panebianco, A. Azzaro, G. Timpanaro, G. Polizzi, G. Cirvilleri
Summary: Colletotrichum and Alternaria species have become emerging fungal pathogens causing severe economic losses in citrus orchards in the Mediterranean area. The use of copper-based antimicrobials for disease management is increasingly problematic, and research for alternative formulations is encouraged. This study tested copper-alternative products on citrus orchards and found that they significantly reduced disease incidence and severity, often showing comparable or better efficacy than copper. The good efficacy of these products suggests their potential for sustainable and large-scale use in integrated and organic citriculture.
Article
Agronomy
Innocent L. Rakubu, Agil Katumanyane, Brett P. Hurley
Summary: This study investigated the host-foraging strategies of five EPN species in South Africa and found that four of them exhibited a positive response to the presence of the host and caused 100% mortality, while the other species had a lower infection rate.
Article
Agronomy
Yuli Dai, Lin Gan, Xiaofei Liu, Chengzhong Lan, Zhiqiang Li, Xiujuan Yang
Summary: This study reports the occurrence of leaf spot disease caused by Colletotrichum plurivorum on cowpea plants in Pingnan prefecture, Fujian Province, China. The pathogen was identified based on morphological features and gene sequencing. Pathogenicity tests confirmed that the isolates of C. plurivorum could infect healthy cowpea leaves and induce leaf spot symptoms.
Article
Agronomy
Wenqing Xu, Weikai Li
Summary: Crop pests and diseases have a significant impact on crop yield and food security. This paper proposes FRseNet, a model based on ResNet-50 and SENet, for recognizing various crop pests and diseases. Experimental results on a self-constructed dataset demonstrate the competitive performance of the model in recognizing 15 diseases and 21 medium insect pests.
Article
Agronomy
Hector Carcamo, Carolyn Herle, Timothy Schwinghamer, Samuel Robinson, Patty Reid, R. Keith Gabert, Tyler Wist, Breanne Tidemann, Alejandro C. Costamagna
Summary: This study updated the economic thresholds for Lygus spp., a major insect pest of canola in Canada, by integrating a large data set collected over 23 years. The results revealed that the economic injury level for Lygus was around 9-23 insects per 10 sweeps, while spraying a foliar insecticide was only necessary when Lygus catches exceeded 30 insects per 10 sweeps. Additionally, analysis of Precision Yield Data showed that at low abundances (under 17 insects per 10 sweeps), Lygus may potentially stimulate canola yield and do not require control action.
Article
Agronomy
Medetissi Adom, Ken O. Fening, Maxwell K. Billah, Pascal O. Aigbedion-Atalor, David D. Wilson
Summary: Chilli pepper is an important food and cash crop in Ghana, but its production and marketing are hindered by insect pests. This study evaluated the efficacy of five different biopesticides against major chilli pepper pests and found that Neemazal and Attack were more effective than the other three in controlling these pests.
Article
Agronomy
Fariba Ghaderi, Soraya Karami
Summary: This study identified Phytophthora species causing root and crown rot in the main sesame-producing regions of Iran. The most aggressive species was found to be P. nicotianae. Additionally, sesame cultivars with high resistance to P. nicotianae and P. megasperma were identified. This is the first report of P. megasperma infection in sesame worldwide.
Article
Agronomy
Caroline Izabel R. Sakuno, Fabricio Jose B. Francischini, Karen Missy A. Komada, Murilo Basso, Fangneng Huang
Summary: The giant borer, Telchin licus, is a significant pest of sugarcane in Central and South America, and traditional control methods are ineffective due to the larvae's hiding behavior. Recent research has shown that transgenic sugarcane expressing Bacillus thuringiensis proteins, originally developed to control another sugarcane pest, can also effectively control the giant borer.
Article
Agronomy
Lucas de Paulo Arcanjo, Poliana Silvestre Pereira, Juliana Lopes dos Santos, Kayo Heberth de Brito Reis, Allana Grecco Guedes, Damaris Rosa de Freitas, Mikaelison da Silva Lima, Mayara Cristina Lopes, Renato Almeida Sarmento, Marcelo Coutinho Picanco
Summary: This study developed a standardized sampling plan for scouting B. tabaci adults in tropical soybean fields and identified the appropriate sample unit and sampling technique. A total of 49 samples per field were required, and the sampling process lasted no more than 5 min per hectare with associated costs not exceeding US$ 0.74 per hectare.
Article
Agronomy
Vicente Bezerra Pontes Junior, Levi Andres Bonilla Rave, Adalin Moraes Cezar de Aguiar, Alessandro da Costa Lima, Ana Flavia Souza Laube, Leonardo D'Antonino, Antonio Alberto da Silva
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the influence of diuron's adsorption characteristics in soil on dose determination. The results showed that organic matter content was a key factor in determining diuron's sorption and toxicity to E. indica.
Article
Agronomy
Lu Xun, Emilio Gil
Summary: A novel methodology was proposed to analyze water-sensitive papers (WSPs) for evaluating spray quality. The segmentation of overlapping droplets based on concave point detection and ellipse fitting achieved high accuracy. A linear relationship between droplet density and coverage was observed, and simulated WSPs were generated for high coverage estimation. This approach allows for more accurate spray quality indicators from WSP collectors.
