This manuscript was originally presented at the ACRI, ATRI, WorldVeg, and FFTC workshop titled “Pest and Disease Management Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture,” held in Taichung, Taiwan, on May 5–6, 2026.
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Sustainable crop production in arid and semi-arid regions requires...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56669/NECZ9831
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The exact definition of biostimulants remains debated, with no universal agreement on what should or shouldn’t be included in this category. For example, certain microbes, such as Azotobacter, Rhizobium, and Azospirillum, are considered...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56669/HXMU5377
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A large portion of the Earth’s surface is covered by dry and semi-dry regions, where conditions are often challenging. Nevertheless, these regions are rich in microbes that live in close association with plants, supporting their growth and...
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56669/VNFT9299
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Biological pesticides, derived from biocontrol agents, manage agricultural pests and diseases, and boost crop production. These pesticides come from microorganisms (metabolites), plants (exudates, essential oils, and extracts from bark...
Ritu Mawar
Affiliation
Department of Plant Improvement and Pest Management, ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), IndiaJob Title
Principal ScientistE-mail
ritumawar1976@gmail.comLatest Submission of the Author
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