Plasmopara viticola (P. viticola, Berk. & MA Curtis; Berl. & De Toni) causing grapevine
downy mildew is one of the most damaging pathogens to viticulture worldwide. Since its …

The development of an environmentally friendly agricultural system as opposed to
conventional methods using chemical fertilizers and pesticides for improved crop …

Chemical fertilizers and pesticides are an integral part of modern agriculture and are often
associated with numerous environmental problems. Biological agents such as …

Soil microbiota has increasingly been shown to play an integral role in viticulture resilience.
The emergence of new metagenomic and culturomic technologies has led to significant …

Alkannin and shikonin (A/S) are enantiomeric naphthoquinones produced in the roots of
certain plants from the Boraginaceae family such as Lithospermum spp. and Alkanna spp …

Endophytic studies are becoming popular with the current advancement in microbial
ecology. The internal tissue of the plant represents a discreet region for diverse endophytic …

Current and continuing climate change in the Anthropocene epoch requires sustainable
agricultural practices. Additionally, due to changing consumer preferences, organic …

Grapevines are challenged by a range of diseases and pests, causing economic losses and
requiring often costly approaches to mitigate damage. Public interest in reducing the use of …

Nearly all plants and their organs are inhabited by endophytic microbes which play a crucial
role in plant fitness and stress resilience. Harnessing endophytic services can provide …

The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by endophytic bacteria have a significant
role in the control of phytopathogens. In this research, the VOCs produced by the endophytic …