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View article: Overcoming tetracycline pollution in soils through the addition of a mycorrhizal fungal species Funneliformis mosseae
Overcoming tetracycline pollution in soils through the addition of a mycorrhizal fungal species Funneliformis mosseae Open
The presence of residual antibiotics in the black soils of northeastern China poses a significant threat to food safety. This study investigated the potential of Funneliformis mosseae, one of the predominant biocontrol fungi in northeaster…
View article: Characterization and Identification of Potential Lactic Acid Bacteria as Biological Control Agent against Ralstonia syzygii subsp. celebesensis of the Banana Blood Disease
Characterization and Identification of Potential Lactic Acid Bacteria as Biological Control Agent against Ralstonia syzygii subsp. celebesensis of the Banana Blood Disease Open
Banana is one of the primary fruits cultivated in Malaysia and currently decimated by the emergence of a disease, known as banana blood disease (BBD) which caused by Ralstonia syzygii subsp. celebesensis (Rsc). The BBD has significantly af…
View article: A review on mechanisms and prospects of endophytic bacteria in biocontrol of plant pathogenic fungi and their plant growth-promoting activities
A review on mechanisms and prospects of endophytic bacteria in biocontrol of plant pathogenic fungi and their plant growth-promoting activities Open
Endophytic bacteria, living inside plants, are competent plant colonizers, capable of enhancing immune responses in plants and establishing a symbiotic relationship with them. Endophytic bacteria are able to control phytopathogenic fungi w…
View article: Growth Competition between Rice (Oryza sativa) and Barnyardgrass (Echinochloa oryzicola) under Varying Mono-/Mixed Cropping Patterns and Air Temperatures
Growth Competition between Rice (Oryza sativa) and Barnyardgrass (Echinochloa oryzicola) under Varying Mono-/Mixed Cropping Patterns and Air Temperatures Open
Increase in the concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gases significantly contributes to global warming, representing a substantial challenge for crop production. The study was conducted to determine the growth competition between rice (…
View article: Germination, Physiochemical, and Morphology Changes of TR10 Rice Seeds Irradiated to Filtered and Unfiltered Neutron
Germination, Physiochemical, and Morphology Changes of TR10 Rice Seeds Irradiated to Filtered and Unfiltered Neutron Open
In 2020, Sabah’s rice production was 117, 846 metric tonnes with a planted area of 40, 446 ha is relatively low compared to other states such as Selangor, which has 36,004 ha less planted area but can produce up to 159,535 metric tonnes mo…
View article: Corrigendum: Ganoderma boninense: general characteristics of pathogenicity and methods of control
Corrigendum: Ganoderma boninense: general characteristics of pathogenicity and methods of control Open
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View article: Evaluating the factors affecting the disease progress of Ganoderma basal stem rot disease in oil palm using OLS regression model and wild Bootstrap multiple regression
Evaluating the factors affecting the disease progress of Ganoderma basal stem rot disease in oil palm using OLS regression model and wild Bootstrap multiple regression Open
Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is threatened by Ganoderma Basal Stem Rot (BSR) disease in almost all producing countries, including Malaysia. Although many kinds of research have been done to control the spread of the Ganoderma BSR disease, …
View article: A systematic review on physical mutagens in rice breeding in Southeast Asia
A systematic review on physical mutagens in rice breeding in Southeast Asia Open
In the 1920s, Lewis Stadler initiated the introduction of permanent improvements to the genetic makeup of irradiated plants. Since then, studies related to breeding mutations have grown, as efforts have been made to expand and improve crop…
View article: Ganoderma boninense: general characteristics of pathogenicity and methods of control
Ganoderma boninense: general characteristics of pathogenicity and methods of control Open
Ganoderma boninense ( G. boninense ) is a soil-borne fungus threatening oil palm at the present. It causes basal stem rot disease on oil palm. Within six months, this fungus can cause an oil palm plantation to suffer a significant 43% econ…
View article: The potential of lactic acid bacteria in mediating the control of plant diseases and plant growth stimulation in crop production - A mini review
The potential of lactic acid bacteria in mediating the control of plant diseases and plant growth stimulation in crop production - A mini review Open
The microbial diseases cause significant damage in agriculture, resulting in major yield and quality losses. To control microbiological damage and promote plant growth, a number of chemical control agents such as pesticides, herbicides, an…
View article: Development of rapid DNA extraction and PCR amplification methods for fungi and parasitic plants
Development of rapid DNA extraction and PCR amplification methods for fungi and parasitic plants Open
The main culprits of catastrophic agricultural losses or crop mortality are phytopathogenic fungi and parasitic plants.To manage the plant pathogens, a simple and rapid disease diagnosis is needed.The aim of the experiment was to develop s…
View article: Physiotherapeutic Protocol and ZnO Nanoparticles: A Combined Novel Treatment Program against Bacterial Pyomyositis
Physiotherapeutic Protocol and ZnO Nanoparticles: A Combined Novel Treatment Program against Bacterial Pyomyositis Open
Myositis tropicans or pyomyositis is a muscle inflammation resulting from a bacterial infection of skeletal muscle (commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus) that usually leads to hematogenous muscle seeding. The present study was designed…
View article: A Review of Factors Affecting Ganoderma Basal Stem Rot Disease Progress in Oil Palm
A Review of Factors Affecting Ganoderma Basal Stem Rot Disease Progress in Oil Palm Open
In recent years, oil palm has grown on a major scale as it is a prominent commodity crop that contributes the most to almost every producing country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Nonetheless, existing threats such as the Ganoderma basal …
View article: Molasses-Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Optimization, Characterization, and Antibiofilm Activity
Molasses-Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Optimization, Characterization, and Antibiofilm Activity Open
Biofilms are matrix-enclosed communities of bacteria that are highly resistant to antibiotics. Adding nanomaterials with antibacterial activity to the implant surfaces may be a great solution against biofilm formation. Due to its potent an…
View article: Effects of Liming on Soil Properties and Its Roles in Increasing the Productivity and Profitability of the Oil Palm Industry in Malaysia
Effects of Liming on Soil Properties and Its Roles in Increasing the Productivity and Profitability of the Oil Palm Industry in Malaysia Open
As global demand for edible oil increases, palm oil-producing countries in Southeast Asia are experiencing a rapid expansion of agricultural land for industrial oil palm cultivation by converting existing agricultural lands and some tropic…
View article: Bioactive Compounds of Ganoderma boninense Inhibited Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Growth by Affecting Their Cell Membrane Permeability and Integrity
Bioactive Compounds of Ganoderma boninense Inhibited Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Growth by Affecting Their Cell Membrane Permeability and Integrity Open
Some species of Ganoderma, such as G. lucidum, are well-known as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and their pharmacological value was scientifically proven in modern days. However, G. boninense is recognized as an oil palm pathogen, and…
View article: Formulation of biofertilizers from oil palm empty fruit bunches and plant growth-promoting microbes: A comprehensive and novel approach towards plant health
Formulation of biofertilizers from oil palm empty fruit bunches and plant growth-promoting microbes: A comprehensive and novel approach towards plant health Open
Our heavy reliance on chemical fertilizers for agricultural practices has fostered the development of a vast industry that is producing chemicals that are toxic not only for humans but also for the environment. Biofertilizers are microbial…
View article: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SELECTED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS IN CONTROLLING Ganoderma boninense
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SELECTED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS IN CONTROLLING Ganoderma boninense Open
This study aims to investigate the combination of biological control agents in managing Ganoderma boninense, the causal pathogen of Basal Stem Rot (BSR) disease in oil palm.The effectiveness of biological control agents (BCA) namely T1, T2…
View article: A SHORT REPORT ON APPLICATION OF ACOUSTIC TOMOGRAPHY FOR BASAL STEM ROT DISEASE SEVERITY ASSESSMENT IN OIL PALM
A SHORT REPORT ON APPLICATION OF ACOUSTIC TOMOGRAPHY FOR BASAL STEM ROT DISEASE SEVERITY ASSESSMENT IN OIL PALM Open
Basal stem rot (BSR) disease caused by Ganoderma boninense remains as one of the most devastating diseases of the oil palm industry especially in South East Asia. Currently there is no remedy mainly due to inability to detect BSR disease a…
View article: Optimisation of Cell Wall Lipids Extraction from Oil Palm using Mixture of Chloroform and Methanol via Response Surface Methodology
Optimisation of Cell Wall Lipids Extraction from Oil Palm using Mixture of Chloroform and Methanol via Response Surface Methodology Open
Understanding oil palm’s cell wall lipid during pathogenic invasion, especially from Ganoderma fungus helps us to devise better strategies in managing Basal Stem Rot caused by the fungus effectively. However, as the lipids of plant’s cell …
View article: Biophysical characterization of antibacterial compounds derived from pathogenic fungi Ganoderma boninense
Biophysical characterization of antibacterial compounds derived from pathogenic fungi Ganoderma boninense Open
There have been relatively few studies which support a link between Ganoderma boninense, a phytopathogenic fungus that is particularly cytotoxic and pathogenic to plant tissues and roots, and antimicrobial compounds. We previously observed…
View article: Evaluation on the effectiveness of combination of biocontrol agents in managing Ganoderma boninense of oil palm
Evaluation on the effectiveness of combination of biocontrol agents in managing Ganoderma boninense of oil palm Open
Aims:The development of an effective biocontrol formulation for inhibition of Ganoderma boninense, a well-known destructive pathogen in oil palm plantation is important to prolong the palm's lifespan and reduce the losses due to this disea…
View article: Preliminary Observation of Phenolic Acids on Basal Stem Rot Infected Oil Palm
Preliminary Observation of Phenolic Acids on Basal Stem Rot Infected Oil Palm Open
An observation was conducted in Kam Cheong Plantations Sdn Bhd, Lungmanis Fields 8 and 10, Sandakan, Sabah from October 2018 to September 2019. A biocontrol formulation consisting of phenolic acids was applied to Ganoderma infected palms v…
View article: Antimicrobial Activity and Metabolite Analysis of Ganoderma boninense Fruiting Body
Antimicrobial Activity and Metabolite Analysis of Ganoderma boninense Fruiting Body Open
Ganoderma, a genus of polypore white rot fungus with some species such as G. lucidum and G. sinense have been reported with remarkable biological activities and used as traditional medicine for long. On the other hand, G. boninense is reco…
View article: Draft Genome Sequence of a Phytopathogenic Ganoderma sp. Strain That Causes Basal Stem Rot Disease on Oil Palm in Sabah, Malaysia
Draft Genome Sequence of a Phytopathogenic Ganoderma sp. Strain That Causes Basal Stem Rot Disease on Oil Palm in Sabah, Malaysia Open
Basal stem rot (BSR) disease on Elaeis guineens is known to be caused by members of the pathogenic fungal genus Ganoderma , especially the species Ganoderma boninense . This species affects oil palm plantation in Sabah, Malaysia. The genom…