Physicochemical Characterization of Novel Bacteriophages of from Northwest Iran.

Bacterial canker, caused by , is a devastating disease of stone fruit trees worldwide. The bacterium has a broad host range and a high capacity for adaptation and dissemination, owing to its high mutation rate and horizontal gene transfer. Traditional control methods based on copper compounds and antibiotics have resulted in the development of resistance in the bacterial population.

Genomic Characterization of Endosymbiotic Bacteria Associated With in Iran Using Next-Generation Sequencing.

Several species of the genus have been recognized as major agricultural pests from different regions of the world, among which species has been reported as the most destructive and cosmopolitan species in most regions of the world, including Iran. This pest is a polyphagous species and can cause damage to more than 120 plant species. Studying the internal microbiome of pests is very important in identifying species' weaknesses and natural enemies and potential biological control agents.

Role of lignin and thermophilic lignocellulolytic bacteria in the evolution of humification indices and enzymatic activities during compost production.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of lignin content and thermophilic lignocellulolytic bacteria bioaugmentation on composting process. Treatments including bioaugmentation with thermophilic lignocellulolytic bacteria isolates such as Paenibacillus validus, Paenibacillus koreensis, Bacillus nealsonii, a mixture of the three mentioned bacterial isolates and control were compared at two level of organic media (high lignin content and low lignin content) in the form of nested factorial design. Several indices such as humification and enzymatic activities were monitored to evaluate the composting rate.

Description of Panagrellus ulmi sp. n. (Rhabditida, Panagrolaimidae) from Iran, and comments on the species of the genus and its relatives.

A new species of the genus Panagrellus, P. ulmi sp. n.