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Unveiling Microbial Richness in Arid Ecosystems: A Pathway to Agricultural Sustainability

Santosh Kumari, Sampat Jat , Ritu Mawar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56669/HXMU5377 ABSTRACT 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...
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Advances, Challenges and Perspectives in the Application of Novel Biocontrol Agents for Plant Disease Management

Gurudatt M. Hegde, Vijaykumar K. N.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56669/HYZL2696 ABSTRACT The growing concerns among consumers and governments regarding the issues associated with synthetic chemicals in disease control and food safety have prompted growers to seek eco-friendly alternatives to traditional chemical-based practices...
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The Potential of Siderophores in Biological Control in Plant Diseases

Gurudatt M. Hegde, Premchand U, Raghavendra Mesta
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56669/HGRS2291 ABSTRACT Siderophores, the secondary metabolites produced by various microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria, are pivotal in enhancing plant growth and controlling plant diseases, particularly under iron-deficient conditions. These small organic...
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Challenges and Potentials of Microbial Consortia for Plant Disease Management and Sustainable Productivity

Gurudatt M. Hegde, Monisha L
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56669/LRKM6748 ABSTRACT Biological control offers a promising and safer approach to protect plants from pathogens. Bio-control agents provide effective control of diseases by adopting various strategies like competition, antibiosis, hyperparasitism etc. But they...
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Microbial Formulations: An Alternative to Chemical Pesticides

Saranya Ranganathan, Ritu Mawar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56669/VNFT9299   ABSTRACT 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...
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