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22.04.2024 | Research

Neoscytalidium novaehollandiae as a Causative Agent of Tree Decline in Urban Forests and Its Potential for Transmission by Reservoirs

Populations of urban forest trees have declined in recent decades owing to various threats. The present study focused on the role of biotic agents, as there is a lack of detailed long-term records on diseases affecting urban forest trees.

verfasst von:
Mehrdad Alizadeh, Naser Safaie, Hamed Azarbad, Mohammad Mehrabadi, Masoud Shams-baksh, Sudabe Amini

22.04.2024 | Research

Molecular Detection and Characterization of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma mali’ Associated With Phyllody on Narcissus tazetta in Türkiye

In the winter of 2019, typical phyllody, flower sterility, and stunting symptoms were observed on daffodil plants (Narcissus tazetta) in the Mersin province of Türkiye. Molecular analyses were carried out on 16S rRNA genes of these plants to …

verfasst von:
Kadir Boztas, Kayhan Derecik, Kadriye Caglayan, Isil Tulum

25.03.2024 | Original Article / Originalbeitrag

Quantitative and Qualitative Responses of Quinoa to Soil Application of Growth-promoting Microorganisms Under Water Stress

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) is highly resistant to a wide range of environmental stresses, including drought and salinity stresses. To evaluate the effect of bio-fertilizer and drought stress on the quantitative and qualitative traits of …

verfasst von:
Seyed Hassan Hosseini, Amir Bostani

15.03.2024 | Research

Foliar-Applied Melatonin Alters Grain Yield and the Fatty Acid Profile of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Under Drought Stress

Sesame is a valuable oil plant due to its high-quality and stable oil. However, drought is a crucial factor that reduces agricultural productivity worldwide, having a destructive effect on different stages of sesame growth, causing a decrease in …

verfasst von:
Bahareh Parsa Motlagh, Fatemeh Shahdadi, Ali Salehi Sardoei, Laleh Parviz, Mansour Ghorbanpour

14.03.2024 | Review

Contouring Multifaceted Biological Activities and Applications of Trichoderma spp. for Managing Plant Health

An increasing human population will lead to a higher demand for food, posing significant global challenges. To achieve sustainable agriculture, utilizing microorganisms is a promising alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides, minimizing …

verfasst von:
Mehrdad Alizadeh, Sirvan Qaderi, Mehran Roshanroo, Samira Karimzadeh, Mohammad Fazli, Mobin Saeedi, Arezou Akhtari, Ali Heidarzadeh

Open Access 12.03.2024 | Research

Differences Between Farmers and Crop Protection Service Providers in the Use of Pesticides

EU-wide statistics on the use of pesticides in agriculture are available on the quantities placed on the market, but data on actual use in practice are limited. In this study, comparative data on pesticide use and resistance management were …

verfasst von:
Andreas Heinzl, Roman Braun, Hubert Köppl, Siegfried Pöchtrager, Siegrid Steinkellner

11.03.2024 | Review

Endophytic Fungi as Potential Bio-Control Agents of Soil-Borne Pathogen

As possible biocontrol agents against soil-borne infections, root endophytic fungi, also known as fungal endophytes, have gained attention. Recently, it has been discovered that fungal endophytes and endophytic fungi found in plant roots are …

verfasst von:
Murad Muhammad, Abdul Basit, Kashif Ali, Wen-Jun Li, Li Li, Heba I. Mohamed