Publications by authors named "Junning Guo"
Cadmium (Cd) is an extremely toxic heavy metal that can originate from industrial activities and accumulate in agricultural soils. This study investigates the potential of biologically synthesized silicon oxide nanoparticles (Bio-SiNPs) in alleviating Cd toxicity in bayberry plants. Bio-SiNPs were synthesized using the bacterial strain Chryseobacterium sp.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRice blast, an extremely destructive disease caused by the filamentous fungal pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae, poses a global threat to the production of rice (Oryza sativa L.). The emerging trend of reducing dependence on chemical fungicides for crop protection has increased interest in exploring bioformulated nanomaterials as a sustainable alternative antimicrobial strategy for effectively managing plant diseases.
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- - The study focuses on using moringa chitosan nanoparticles (M-CsNPs) as a sustainable alternative to traditional pesticides for combating rice blast disease (RBD) caused by the fungus Magnaporthe oryzae, which poses a threat to food security.
- - M-CsNPs demonstrated significant effectiveness in suppressing pathogen growth and reducing RBD by 77.7% in greenhouse tests, while also enhancing plant health and antioxidant activity.
- - The research revealed that M-CsNPs not only lower the abundance of the pathogen in rice plants but also improve the microbial diversity in the plant's environment, promoting beneficial bacteria that enhance growth and resilience against diseases.
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- Silicon has been shown to improve rice growth and photosynthetic capabilities while also reducing oxidative stress and arsenic uptake in plants.
- The study reveals that silicon not only helps in enhancing plant resilience against arsenic toxicity through biochemical and microbiome changes but also provides insights for sustainable agriculture in arsenic-affected areas.
The pathogenic fungus Pestalotiopsis versicolor is a major etiological agent of fungal twig blight disease affecting bayberry trees. However, the lack of complete genome sequence information for this crucial pathogenic fungus hinders the molecular and genetic investigation of its pathogenic mechanism. To address this knowledge gap, we have generated the complete genome sequence of P.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDecline disease is a new disease that has recently caused severe damage in bayberry industry. The effect of biochar on decline disease was determined by investigating the changes in the vegetative growth and fruit quality of bayberry trees as well as soil physical and chemical properties, microbial community structure, and metabolites. Results indicated that the application of biochar could improve the vigor and fruit quality of diseased trees, and rhizosphere soil microbial diversity at the levels of phyla, orders, and genera.
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- Bayberry decline disease has severely impacted the industry, prompting research into humic acid as a potential control method.
- Humic acid application improved the growth and fruit quality of bayberry trees, increased microbial diversity in the soil, and affected the composition of soil bacterial and fungal communities.
- The study found that humic acid significantly altered various metabolites, highlighting its role in enhancing plant health and offering new strategies for managing bayberry decline disease.