Sheath blight disease is accountable for substantial loss in rice production worldwide. Endophytic bacteria are exploited as biocontrol agents due to their effectiveness in antagonizing a wide range of phytopathogens through a multifaceted approach. In the present study, the potentiality of deploying endophytic bacteria for the sustainable management of rice sheath blight was investigated.
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Rice ( L.) is a vital crop feeding more than half of the world's population, with production occurring predominantly in Asian countries. However, rice cultivation faces challenges from various fronts, including biotic stresses intensified by climate change.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe study assessed Trichoderma spp. as a biocontrol agent for managing wilt-nematode complex in tomato crops, aiming to mitigate yield losses. Fusarium sp.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Rice, one of the major staple food crops is frequently affected by various biotic/abiotic stresses including drought, salinity, submergence, heat, Bacterial leaf blight, Brown plant hopper, Gall midge, Stem borer, Leaf folder etc. Sustained increase of yield growth is highly necessary to meet the projected demand in rice production during the year 2050. Hence, development of high yielding and multiple stress tolerant rice varieties adapted to wider environments will serve the need.
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March 2023
Across the globe, rice cultivation is seriously affected by blast disease, caused by . This disease has caused heavy yield loss to farmers over the past few years. In this background, the most affordable and eco-friendly strategy is to introgress blast-resistant genes from donors into elite rice cultivars.
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