Biological control of plant pathogens: A global perspective

R Lahlali, S Ezrari, N Radouane, J Kenfaoui… - Microorganisms, 2022 - mdpi.com
The increase in the world population has generated an important need for both quality and
quantity agricultural products, which has led to a significant surge in the use of chemical …

The use of microbial inoculants for biological control, plant growth promotion, and sustainable agriculture: A review

ASM Elnahal, MT El-Saadony, AM Saad… - European Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Microbial control agents serve as alternatives to synthetic pesticides for the management of
insect pests and plant pathogens. Naturally occurring microorganisms such as bacteria …

Trichoderma and its role in biological control of plant fungal and nematode disease

X Yao, H Guo, K Zhang, M Zhao, J Ruan… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Trichoderma is mainly used to control soil-borne diseases as well as some leaf and panicle
diseases of various plants. Trichoderma can not only prevent diseases but also promotes …

Bacterial and fungal biocontrol agents for plant disease protection: Journey from lab to field, current status, challenges, and global perspectives

M Ayaz, CH Li, Q Ali, W Zhao, YK Chi, M Shafiq, F Ali… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Plants are constantly exposed to various phytopathogens such as fungi, Oomycetes,
nematodes, bacteria, and viruses. These pathogens can significantly reduce the productivity …

Trichoderma as a powerful fungal disease control agent for a more sustainable and healthy agriculture: recent studies and molecular insights

AO Rodrigues, LL May De Mio, CR Soccol - Planta, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Main Conclusion Molecular studies have elucidated Trichoderma's biocontrol
mechanisms. Since fungicides have limited use, Trichoderma could control disease by new …

Streptomyces as a promising biological control agents for plant pathogens

S Khan, S Srivastava, A Karnwal, T Malik - Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Plant diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms in agriculture present a considerable
obstacle, resulting in approximately 30–40% crop damage. The use of conventional …

[HTML][HTML] The functionality of plant-microbe interactions in disease suppression

AE Amoo, OS Olanrewaju, OO Babalola… - Journal of King Saud …, 2023 - Elsevier
The plant microbiome can enhance disease suppression by providing life-supporting
functions to their host, including stress resilience, health, and growth. However, our …

Biocontrol efficacy of endophytic Trichoderma spp. in fresh and dry powder formulations in controlling northern corn leaf blight in sweet corn

S Limdolthamand, P Songkumarn, S Suwannarat… - Biological Control, 2023 - Elsevier
Seventy-three endophytic Trichoderma spp. obtained from healthy corn leaves collected in
the central and northeast parts of Thailand were evaluated for their biocontrol activity against …

Trichoderma longibrachiatum and Trichoderma asperellum Confer Growth Promotion and Protection against Late Wilt Disease in the Field

O Degani, O Rabinovitz, P Becher, A Gordani, A Chen - Journal of Fungi, 2021 - mdpi.com
Late wilt disease (LWD) of maize, caused by Magnaporthiopsis maydis, is considered a
major threat to commercial fields in Israel, Egypt, Spain, and India. Today's control methods …

New Antifungal Compound, 6-Pentyl-α-Pyrone, against the Maize Late Wilt Pathogen, Magnaporthiopsis maydis

O Degani, A Gordani - Agronomy, 2022 - mdpi.com
6-pentyl-α-pyrone (6-PP) is a powerful Magnaporthiopsis maydis antifungal compound,
recently discovered when the potent growth medium of Trichoderma asperellum was …