Eco-friendly biocontrol of pine wilt disease: Enhancing tree defense with Bacillus subtilis JCK-1398 for sustainable forest management.

Pine wilt disease (PWD), caused by pinewood nematodes (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus), poses a significant threat to forestry worldwide. This study introduces a novel biocontrol strategy using Bacillus subtilis JCK-1398, which was selected and identified for its resistance-induction potential after extensive screening of microbial strains from pine tissues. The bacterium was found to biostimulate resistance in Pinus densiflora.

Impact of Quorum Sensing on the Virulence and Survival Traits of .

Quorum sensing (QS) is a mechanism by which bacteria detect and respond to cell density, regulating collective behaviors. , the causal agent of rice seedling blight, employs the LuxIR-type QS system, common among Gram-negative bacteria, where LuxI-type synthase produces QS signals recognized by LuxR-type regulators to control gene expression. This study aimed to elucidate the QS mechanism in KACC18965.

Chemical components and their impact on the organoleptic properties of herb-supplemented soy paste (doenjang).

Traditional Korean fermented soy paste (doenjang) has various health benefits; however, its intense umami flavor might interfere with global acceptance. Herbs-supplemented (HS) doenjang, coriander (CS), Korean mint (KMS), and peppermint (PMS), during fermentation was evaluated for its organoleptic properties. The levels of most free amino acids in HS doenjang, known to impart intense flavor, were decreased, including aspartic acid and glutamine.

Correction and removal of expression of concern: Palladium supported on mixed-metal-organic framework (Co-Mn-MOF-74) for efficient catalytic oxidation of CO.

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Exploring the comparative genome of rice pathogen : unveiling virulence, fitness traits, and a potential type III secretion system effector.

This study presents a comprehensive genomic analysis of , a rice pathogen that causes blight and grain rot in seedlings. The entire genome of KACC 18964 was sequenced, followed by a comparative genomic analysis with other available genomes to gain insights into its virulence, fitness, and interactions with rice. Multiple secondary metabolite gene clusters were identified.