Although biological control agents (BCAs) have been used extensively for controlling insects
and pathogens of plants, little is known regarding the effects of such agents on the …

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is one of the most used bio-control agents to control plant insects,
but little is known about its effect on the microbial population and communities on plant …

Many Bacillus species are among the plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) that
promote the growth of many different plant species. This study aimed to investigate the …

Although pesticides have been extensively used for controlling insects and disease
pathogens of plants, little is known regarding the impacts of applying these pesticides on the …

Aims: We addressed the process of immigration of Bacillus thuringiensis from soil to leaves
and its capacity to grow on bean diffusate medium (BDM), a medium designed to simulate …

The phyllosphere supports a tremendous diversity of microbes, which have the potential to
influence plant biogeography and ecosystem function. Although biocontrol agents (BCAs) …

Soil-borne diseases are often less severe in organic farms, possibly because of the
recruitment of beneficial microorganisms by crops. Here, the suppressiveness of organic …

Using biological control agents (BCAs) is an essential component of integrated pest and
diseases management. Despite much research on biocontrol of plant diseases, success in …

Background Bacillus genus has been used in horticultural crops as a biocontrol agent
against insect pests, microbial phytopathogens, and plant growth-promoting bacteria …

Soil biofumigation with brassica plant residues has been shown to suppress soilborne plant
pathogens. However, few studies reported the impact of biofumigation, especially combining …