Powdery mildew fungi (Erysiphales) are among the most common and important plant
fungal pathogens. These fungi are obligate biotrophic parasites that attack nearly 10,000 …

Cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae, are a group of prokaryotic microorganisms
largely distributed in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. They produce a wide range …

Biological control of plant diseases has gained acceptance in recent years. B acillus subtilis
UMAF 6639 is an antagonistic strain specifically selected for the efficient control of the …

Mycoviruses can be beneficial to plants in that they can debilitate pathogenic fungi thereby
reducing the severity of associated plant diseases. Studies to date have focused primarily on …

The antibacterial potential of four strains of Bacillus subtilis, UMAF6614, UMAF6619,
UMAF6639, and UMAF8561, previously selected on the basis of their antifungal activity and …

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease found in a wide range of plants and can significantly
reduce crop yields. Bacterial strain LJ02 is a biocontrol agent (BCA) isolated from a …

Melon (Cucumis melo L.) production is often restricted by a plethora of pests and diseases,
including powdery mildew and downy mildew caused respectively by the fungal species …

Gray mold, caused by the fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea, is one of the most destructive
diseases of small fruit crops and control is largely dependent on the application of …

Powdery mildew and rust fungi are major agricultural problems affecting many economically
important crops and causing significant yield losses. These fungi are obligate biotrophic …

In plants, chitin-triggered immunity is one of the first lines of defense against fungi, but
phytopathogenic fungi have developed different strategies to prevent the recognition of …