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Summary: The study investigated the quantitative colonization of Fusarium virguliforme in corn and soybean roots under different tillage and residue management practices. Results showed that tillage practices had inconsistent effects on F. virguliforme root colonization and sudden death syndrome foliar symptoms, while residue management did not alter root colonization of corn or soybean by F. virguliforme.
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Rodrigo A. Olarte, Rebecca Hall, Javier F. Tabima, Dean Malvick, Kathryn Bushley
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Summary: In this study, zinc and copper oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using hemp leaves and their antifungal potential against Fusarium virguliforme in soybean was evaluated. Hemp was chosen due to its abundance of secondary metabolites that can enhance nanoparticle reactivity. The biologically synthesized nanoparticles showed similar properties to their chemically synthesized counterparts, indicating the stabilizing role of hemp-derived biomolecules. Application of the nanoparticles on soybeans significantly improved plant growth, nutrient content, and photosynthetic indicators, while also enhancing disease resistance against the fungal pathogen.
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Theresa K. Herman, Roger Bowen, Adam L. Mahan, Glen L. Hartman
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Lei Sun, Wei Wang, Xue Zhang, Zhongchao Gao, Shanshan Cai, Shuang Wang, Yonggang Li
Summary: In this study, a soil-isolated strain BVE7 of Bacillus velezensis was found to effectively control soybean root rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum. It inhibited the growth of the pathogen and improved the resistance of soybean plants, reducing the severity of the disease. These findings highlight the potential of B. velezensis BVE7 as a biocontrol agent for managing soybean root rot.
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Hui Yan, Berlin Nelson
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Federico N. Spagnoletti, Marcelo Carmona, Karina Balestrasse, Viviana Chiocchio, Romina Giacometti, Raill S. Lavado
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Apekcha Bajpai, Richa Agnihotri, Anil Prakash, Bhavdish Narain Johri
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Wanying Hu, Xiaoyun Zhang, Esa Abiso Godana, Xiangyu Gu, Lina Zhao, Hongyin Zhang
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