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View article: Exploring the Perilous Nature of Phytophthora: Insights into Its Biology, Host Range, Detection, and Integrated Management Strategies in the Fields of Spices and Plantation Crops
Exploring the Perilous Nature of Phytophthora: Insights into Its Biology, Host Range, Detection, and Integrated Management Strategies in the Fields of Spices and Plantation Crops Open
The horticultural crops, including spices and plantation crops, are known for their enormous benefits, contributing to the country’s economy. However, Phytophthora, a genus of Oomycetes class, poses a threat to spice and plantation crops b…
View article: Green guardians: Bacterial endophytes in protecting vegetable crops against pathogens
Green guardians: Bacterial endophytes in protecting vegetable crops against pathogens Open
Vegetables are considered as the major source for opportunistic and emerging pathogens due to their diverse microbiome. Utilising bacterial endophytes and other bacterial agents to control a variety of economically important plant diseases…
View article: Screening of indigenous Bacillus thuringiensis for dipteran active cry gene profiles and potential toxicity against melon fruit fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett)
Screening of indigenous Bacillus thuringiensis for dipteran active cry gene profiles and potential toxicity against melon fruit fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) Open
Background Melon fruit fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae Coquillett (Diptera: Tephritidae), is a devastating polyphagous pest attacking large number of fruits and vegetables causing huge economic yield losses across the world. Management of this …
View article: A simple PCR-based quick detection of the economically important oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) from India
A simple PCR-based quick detection of the economically important oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) from India Open
The oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), is a significant economic and quarantine pest due to its polyphagous nature. The accurate identification of B. dorsalis is challenging at the egg, maggot, and pupal stages, due to lack …
View article: Two Prominent Entomopathogenic Fungi Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin and Metarhizium anisopliae (Metchnikoff) Sorokin as Natural Enemies of Lepidopteran Larvae from Rayalaseema Region of Andhra Pradesh
Two Prominent Entomopathogenic Fungi Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin and Metarhizium anisopliae (Metchnikoff) Sorokin as Natural Enemies of Lepidopteran Larvae from Rayalaseema Region of Andhra Pradesh Open
Roving survey was conducted for searching the natural occurrence of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae during kharif season of 2022 and rabi season of 2022-23 in Kurnool, Kadapa, Chittoor and Anantapuramu districts of Andhra pra…
View article: Identification of secondary metabolites biosynthetic genes, antagonistic activity and potential mechanism of <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> NBAIR-BSWG1 in suppression of <i>Alternaria alternata</i>
Identification of secondary metabolites biosynthetic genes, antagonistic activity and potential mechanism of <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> NBAIR-BSWG1 in suppression of <i>Alternaria alternata</i> Open
Alternaria alternata wreaks havoc on fruit and vegetable production globally, threatening food security by causing black leaf spot disease. Bacillus subtilis, a natural inhabitant of soil, is a promising biological control agent for the ma…
View article: Exploring the impact of cyclic lipopeptides from <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> NBAIR-BSWG1 through <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in planta</i>, studies against <i>Sclerotium rolfsii</i>
Exploring the impact of cyclic lipopeptides from <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> NBAIR-BSWG1 through <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in planta</i>, studies against <i>Sclerotium rolfsii</i> Open
Bacillus subtilis is a Gram-positive bacterium known for its antagonistic attributes, particularly through the production of various secondary metabolites, including lipopeptides. In this study, we investigated the antagonistic capabilitie…
View article: Biocontrol potential and molecular characterization of lipopeptides producing <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> against <i>Sclerotinia sclerotiorum</i>
Biocontrol potential and molecular characterization of lipopeptides producing <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> against <i>Sclerotinia sclerotiorum</i> Open
Bacillus subtilis is a Gram-positive and endospore producing bacterium. Limited studies have shown that lipopeptides produced by B. subtilis can be inhibitory to phytopathogens. Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is a plant pathogenic fungus which c…
View article: Protein Levels in Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschn.) Sorokīn Infested Tomato Fruit Borer Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Lepidoptera; Noctuidae)
Protein Levels in Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschn.) Sorokīn Infested Tomato Fruit Borer Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Lepidoptera; Noctuidae) Open
The tomato fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Lepidoptera; Noctuidae), is responsible for significant yield losses in tomatoes and employing chemical pesticides leads to unwarranted environmental issues. The use of entomopathogens i…
View article: Assessment of bio-formulations of indigenous strains of Bacillus thuringiensis, Metarhizium robertsii and Metarhizium majus for management of the rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros L., in field
Assessment of bio-formulations of indigenous strains of Bacillus thuringiensis, Metarhizium robertsii and Metarhizium majus for management of the rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros L., in field Open
Background Among all the coconut pests, rhinoceros beetle causes acute and serious damage to coconut palm. Management of this pest is very difficult due to its nocturnal activity, and also, it damages the emerging leaf inside the bud. Mana…
View article: Effect of the entomopathogenic fungus, Lecanicillium lecanii, on the biology and predation rate of the anthocorid predatory bug, Blaptostethus pallescens, feeding on the flower thrips, Frankliniella schultzei Trybom (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
Effect of the entomopathogenic fungus, Lecanicillium lecanii, on the biology and predation rate of the anthocorid predatory bug, Blaptostethus pallescens, feeding on the flower thrips, Frankliniella schultzei Trybom (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) Open
Background The flower thrips, Frankliniella schultzei Trybom (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a notorious pest that attacks the plants of economic importance. The anthocorid bug Blaptostethus pallescens Poppius (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) is a…
View article: Morpho-molecular characterization of Bipolaris and Exserohilum spp. infecting various agricultural crops
Morpho-molecular characterization of Bipolaris and Exserohilum spp. infecting various agricultural crops Open
The study was undertaken with major objective to differentiate fungal isolates belonging to various species of Bipolaris and Exserohilum infecting various agricultural crops. After routine isolation and purification of more than 35 attempt…
View article: Survival of <I>Alternaria brassicicola</I> in Cryo-Preserved <I>Brassica</I> spp. Seeds for Longer Duration
Survival of <i>Alternaria brassicicola</i> in Cryo-Preserved <i>Brassica</i> spp. Seeds for Longer Duration Open
Seed health testing of seven accessions of Brassica spp. conserved in the year 2001 at -180°C in liquid nitrogen at National GeneBank, ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi resulted in detection of Alternaria brassicicola in three accessions of B. juncea,…
View article: Interception of pathogens associated with imported plant genetic resources in India
Interception of pathogens associated with imported plant genetic resources in India Open
In order to prevent inadvertent introduction of exotic pathogens in India, 31 fungi and one bacterium were intercepted in crop germplasm belonging to 26 species from 21 countries during 2011. A number of economically important pathogens, n…