Aflatoxin B in senna pods from field to storage in Tamil Nadu, India.

Senna, a medicinal herb, is highly susceptible to aflatoxin contamination, which often limits the export value of the final products due to the regulatory limits of importing countries. Presence of aflatoxin B1 (AFB) was investigated in 229 senna pod samples at various stages from field to storage over three years. Higher incidence of AFB was revealed during the late harvest stage with a mean level of 52.

Pythium and Globisporangium species associated with cucumber rhizosphere causing damping-off and their effects on cucumber seed decay in Oman.

Pythium sensu lato (s.l.) is a pathogenic oomycete.

Rice Weevil ( L.) Gut Bacteria Inhibit Growth of and Degrade Aflatoxin B1.

In this study, bacteria residing in the gut of the rice weevils ( L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) feeding on aflatoxin-contaminated corn kernels were isolated and evaluated for their ability to suppress and to remove/degrade aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). Four morphologically distinct gut-associated bacterial isolates were isolated and identified as (RWGB1), (RWGB2), (RWGB3), and (RWGB4) based on 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis.

Two new species of (Agaricales, Agaricaceae) from Oman, based on morphology and molecular phylogeny.

has small to medium-sized mushrooms and the cap surface with squamulose pellicles, consisting of hymeniform or pseudoparenchymatous cells and yellowish-brown basidiospores. The species of are very similar to those of and it is extremely difficult to differentiate the species of both genera in the field. However, phylogenetically, both the genera are clearly distinct.

Biocontrol Potential of Trichoderma Ghanense and Trichoderma Citrinoviride toward .

-induced damping-off of cucumber is a major constraint to cucumber production in different parts of the world. Although chemical fungicides are used for managing this disease, they have many drawbacks to the environment. The ability of the antagonistic fungi isolated from the rhizosphere and endosphere of and in the control of soilborne pathogen was inspected.

Plant-Disease-Suppressive and Growth-Promoting Activities of Endophytic and Rhizobacterial Isolates Associated with .

This study was conducted to investigate the antagonistic potential of endophytic and rhizospheric bacterial isolates obtained from in suppressing and and promoting the growth of cucumber. Molecular identification of bacterial strains associated with confirmed that these strains belong to the , , , , , , , , , and genera. A dual culture assay showed that nine of the bacterial strains exhibited antifungal activity, four of which were effective against both pathogens.

Relationship between Dubas Bug () Infestation and the Development of Fungal-Induced Leaf Spots in Date Palms ().

The dubas bug () (Hemiptera: Tropiduchidae) is a serious pest in date palms in several date-producing countries, including Oman. Infestation results in a severe reduction in yield and a weakening of date palm growth. In addition, egg laying, which causes injuries to date palm leaves, results in the development of necrotic lesions on the leaves.

Effectiveness of Endophytic and Rhizospheric Bacteria from spp. in Controlling Damping-Off of Cabbage.

In this study, endophytic and rhizospheric bacteria were isolated from and from Oman, and their in vitro antagonistic activity against was tested using a dual culture assay. The promising strains were tested further for their compatibility and potential for plant growth promotion, biofilm formation, antifungal volatile organic compound (VOC) production, and the biological control of damping-off of cabbage ( L.) under greenhouse conditions.

The Genus : An Updated Global Species Distribution and Phylogeny with the Description of Two New Species from Oman.

is a saprotrophic mushroom genus with small-sized basidiomata in the family Agaricaceae (Agaricales). Prior to this study, 26 species belonging to this genus have been described and published. In this study, we reported for the first time from Oman with the description of two new species.

First report of dieback on fig ( L.) caused by in North Al-Batinah governorate of Oman.

Fig ( L.) is widely grown in Oman mainly for its nutritional value and health benefits. In May 2020, survey was conducted for fig trees which were showing symptoms of decline in three farms where more than 1500 fig trees were grown.

Antagonistic Activity of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Shirazi Thyme ( Boiss.) against .

Endophytic fungi viz., (E1 and E6) (E7), and (E8 and E10) were isolated from the medicinal plant, Shirazi thyme (). In tests, these endophytes inhibited the mycelial growth of , a plant pathogenic fungus.

Antagonistic Activity of Endophytic and Rhizosphere Fungi Isolated From Sea Purslane () Against Pythium Damping off of Cucumber.

This study was conducted to investigate the antagonistic activity of endophytic and rhizosphere fungi isolated from a medicinal plant, , against , the cause of damping off of cucumber. A total of 40 endophytic and 19 rhizosphere fungi were isolated from . Three endophytic isolates and two rhizosphere isolates gave >50% suppression of in the in vitro dual-culture tests.

obtained from mangrove exhibits antagonistic activities against -induced damping-off of cucumber.

A study was conducted to investigate the potential of obtained from mangrove roots in inhibiting and damping-off disease of cucumber. exhibited in vitro inhibition of growth. Electron microscope examination revealed that the antagonistic fungal isolate resulted in shrinking and groves in hypha.

Fungal Diversity in Tomato Rhizosphere Soil under Conventional and Desert Farming Systems.

This study examined fungal diversity and composition in conventional (CM) and desert farming (DE) systems in Oman. Fungal diversity in the rhizosphere of tomato was assessed using 454-pyrosequencing and culture-based techniques. Both techniques produced variable results in terms of fungal diversity, with 25% of the fungal classes shared between the two techniques.

Role of Adhatoda vasica (L.) Nees leaf extract in the prevention of aflatoxin-induced toxicity in Wistar rats.

Background: Aflatoxin contamination of various foodstuffs and agricultural commodities is a major problem worldwide. Several strategies have been reported for the detoxification of aflatoxins in contaminated foods and feeds, but all these methods have their own shortcomings. Traditional medicinal plants are potential sources of aflatoxin-detoxifying compounds.

Induction of thaumatin-like proteins (TLPs) in Rhizoctonia solani-infected rice and characterization of two new cDNA clones.

Thaumatin-like proteins (TLPs) were shown to be induced in rice plants (cv. IR58) that were infected with the sheath blight fungus, Rhizoctonia solani. Western blot analysis revealed the presence of two TLPs with sizes of 25 and 24 kDa which are different from a previously reported TLP with a size of 15.