Importance of Dark Septate Endophytes in Agriculture in the Face of Climate Change.

Climate change is a notable challenge for agriculture as it affects crop productivity and yield. Increases in droughts, salinity, and soil degradation are some of the major consequences of climate change. The use of microorganisms has emerged as an alternative to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Biocontrol of Diseases Caused by and in Pepper Plants.

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the ability of f. , , , and as biological control agents (BCAs) against diseases caused by and in pepper. For this purpose, their antagonistic activities were evaluated both in vitro and in vivo.

Advances in the Role of Dark Septate Endophytes in the Plant Resistance to Abiotic and Biotic Stresses.

Endophytic fungi have been studied in recent decades to understand how they interact with their hosts, the types of relationships they establish, and the potential effects of this interaction. Dark septate endophytes (DSE) are isolated from healthy plants and form melanised structures in the roots, including inter- and intracellular hyphae and microsclerotia, causing low host specificity and covering a wide geographic range. Many studies have revealed beneficial relationships between DSE and their hosts, such as enhanced plant growth, nutrient uptake, and resistance to biotic and abiotic stress.

Biological Control of Fungal Diseases by f. and Its Compatibility with Fungicides.

Our purpose was to evaluate the ability of f. as a biological control agent against diseases from fungal phytopathogens. Twelve isolates of f.

Biocontrol Effects of against Fungal Plant Diseases.

The genus is known for its potential application in the control of pests and diseases; however, its use in agriculture is limited to few species. Research interest in new formulations based on microorganisms for the control of pathogens is growing exponentially; therefore, it is necessary to study new isolates, which may help control diseases effectively, and to examine their compatibility with established agricultural control methods. We analysed in vitro and in vivo the antagonistic capacity of against seven phytopathogens with a high incidence in different crops, and we examined its compatibility with 24 commercial fungicides.

and Its Importance in the Biological Control of Agricultural Pests and Diseases.

Incorporating beneficial microorganisms in crop production is the most promising strategy for maintaining agricultural productivity and reducing the use of inorganic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. Numerous microorganisms have been described in the literature as biological control agents for pests and diseases, although some have not yet been commercialised due to their lack of viability or efficacy in different crops. is a cosmopolitan fungus that is mainly known for its nematophagous capacity, but it has also been reported as an insect parasite and biological control agent of several fungi and phytopathogenic bacteria through different mechanisms of action.

Plant Growth Promotion and Biocontrol of by Saline Tolerant Isolates under Salinity Stress.

This present study evaluates three isolates of Trichoderma as plant growth promoting or biological control agents: f. sp. , Trichoderma , and the marine isolate obtained from , Trichoderma The purpose is to contribute to an overall reduction in pesticide residues in the fruit and the environment and to a decrease in chemical fertilizers, the excess of which aggravates one of the most serious abiotic stresses, salinity.

Influence of translucence/opacity and shade in the flexural strength of lithium disilicate ceramics.

Background: Lithium disilicate ceramic system consists of glass ceramic ingots with different grades of translucence which may influence its flexural strength.

Aims: To assess the three-point flexural strength of the different lithium disilicate-based ceramic ingots (IPS e.max Press/Ivoclar Vivadent) with different levels of translucence and shade.

Trichoderma saturnisporum, a new biological control agent.

Background: Biocontrol agents (BCAs) could be a viable alternative to chemicals in the management of fungal crop diseases. Screening for potential biocontrol and plant growth promoter isolates from a soil in Cádiz (Spain) was conducted. Several isolates showed antagonism in in vitro tests to several plant pathogens.

Characters of compost teas from different sources and their suppressive effect on fungal phytopathogens.

Compost teas (CT) are fermented watery extracts of composted materials that are used to control plant diseases and on crop fertilization. In this work, aerated (ACT) and non-aerated compost teas (NCT) were obtained from four different composts: spent mushroom substrate compost, grape marc compost, greenhouse horticultural crop residues compost, and vermicompost. Physico-chemical and microbiological analysis were carried out to determine their properties.

Effect of spent mushroom compost tea on mycelial growth and yield of button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus).

Preliminary studies suggested that the use of compost tea made from spent mushroom substrate (SMS) may be regarded as a potential method for biologically controlling dry bubble disease in button mushroom. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of SMS compost tea on the host, the button mushroom, to ascertain whether the addition of these water extracts has a toxic effect on Agaricus bisporus mycelium growth and on mushroom yield. In vitro experiments showed that the addition of SMS compost tea to the culture medium inoculated with a mushroom spawn grain did not have an inhibitory effect on A.