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View article: Soil to human health continuum: Exploring ergothioneine and mycorrhizal fungi in shaping the wheat microbiome
Soil to human health continuum: Exploring ergothioneine and mycorrhizal fungi in shaping the wheat microbiome Open
Background The association between plants and soil microbes is critical for both soil and plant health. Studies have shown that introducing beneficial microbial inoculants can shape the soil microbiome community for plant health. Among the…
View article: Performance and mycorrhizal colonization of industrial hemp varieties under regenerative organic systems in Northeastern region
Performance and mycorrhizal colonization of industrial hemp varieties under regenerative organic systems in Northeastern region Open
Industrial hemp ( Cannabis sativa L.) is a versatile crop with applications in fiber, seeds, and medicine. Recent legalization has renewed interest in industrial hemp in the United States, particularly in fiber production, which has a crit…
View article: Impact of tillage practices and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculation on organic sweet corn yield and nutritional quality
Impact of tillage practices and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculation on organic sweet corn yield and nutritional quality Open
View article: Inoculation of black turtle beans (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i>) with mycorrhizal fungi increases the nutritional quality of seeds
Inoculation of black turtle beans (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i>) with mycorrhizal fungi increases the nutritional quality of seeds Open
The use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) as biofertilizers has proven successful in boosting the yield and nutritional quality of a variety of crops. AMF associate with plant roots and exchange soil nutrients for photosynthetically de…
View article: Linking soil health to human health: Arbuscular mycorrhizae play a key role in plant uptake of the antioxidant ergothioneine from soils
Linking soil health to human health: Arbuscular mycorrhizae play a key role in plant uptake of the antioxidant ergothioneine from soils Open
Societal Impact Statement Evidence has emerged that the antioxidant ergothioneine may be important in preventing many inflammatory diseases in humans. However, ergothioneine is not produced by humans or plants and is only made by fungi and…
View article: High-Sensitivity ITS Real-Time PCR Assays for Detection of <i>Ceratocystis lukuohia</i> and <i>Ceratocystis huliohia</i> in Soil and Air Samples
High-Sensitivity ITS Real-Time PCR Assays for Detection of <i>Ceratocystis lukuohia</i> and <i>Ceratocystis huliohia</i> in Soil and Air Samples Open
Rapid Ohia Death (ROD) is caused by two pathogens, Ceratocystis lukuohia and Ceratocystis huliohia. The established species-specific real-time PCR assays targeting the single-copy cerato-platanin gene require DNA from between 2 and 16 spor…
View article: Arbuscular mycorrhizal species vary in their impact on nutrient uptake in sweet corn (Zea mays) and butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata)
Arbuscular mycorrhizal species vary in their impact on nutrient uptake in sweet corn (Zea mays) and butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) Open
An increasing demand for organic produce, coupled with the need to reduce reliance on the diminishing resource of rock phosphate, has bolstered interest in the use of arbuscular mycorrhizae (AMF) as a biofertilizer. AMF are symbiotic fungi…
View article: Impacts of Organic and Conventional Management on the Nutritional Level of Vegetables
Impacts of Organic and Conventional Management on the Nutritional Level of Vegetables Open
The nutrient concentration of fruits and vegetables in the U.S.A. has declined in the past 50–70 years. Crop management practices utilizing on-farm inputs are thought to increase crop nutritional quality, but few studies have evaluated thi…
View article: Entomopathogenic Fungi as Mortality Factors of Macadamia Felted Coccid, Eriococcus ironsidei (Hemiptera: Eriococcidae) in Hawaii
Entomopathogenic Fungi as Mortality Factors of Macadamia Felted Coccid, Eriococcus ironsidei (Hemiptera: Eriococcidae) in Hawaii Open
Gutierrez-Coarite, Rosemary, Heller, Wade P., Wright, Mark G., Mollinedo, Javier, Keith, Lisa, Sugiyama, Lionel, Chun, Stacey (2018): Entomopathogenic Fungi as Mortality Factors of Macadamia Felted Coccid, Eriococcus ironsidei (Hemiptera: …
View article: Real-Time PCR Assays to Detect and Distinguish the Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Pathogens <i>Ceratocystis lukuohia</i> and <i>C. huliohia</i>
Real-Time PCR Assays to Detect and Distinguish the Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Pathogens <i>Ceratocystis lukuohia</i> and <i>C. huliohia</i> Open
Ceratocystis lukuohia and C. huliohia are recently described fungal species that cause rapid ‘ōhi‘a death (ROD) of Metrosideros polymorpha, Hawaii’s most abundant and ecologically important native species. Although the pathogens are now wi…
View article: New <i> Ceratocystis </i> species associated with rapid death of <i> Metrosideros polymorpha</i> in Hawai`i
New <i> Ceratocystis </i> species associated with rapid death of <i> Metrosideros polymorpha</i> in Hawai`i Open
The native `ōhi`a lehua ( Metrosideros polymorpha ) has cultural, biological and ecological significance to Hawai`i, but it is seriously threatened by a disease commonly referred to as rapid `ōhi`a death (ROD). Preliminary investigations s…
View article: A Spectral Mapping Signature for the Rapid Ohia Death (ROD) Pathogen in Hawaiian Forests
A Spectral Mapping Signature for the Rapid Ohia Death (ROD) Pathogen in Hawaiian Forests Open
Pathogenic invasions are a major source of change in both agricultural and natural ecosystems. In forests, fungal pathogens can kill habitat-generating plant species such as canopy trees, but methods for remote detection, mapping and monit…
View article: Molecular characterization of interspecific competition of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Ashmead) and Fopius arisanus (Sonan) parasitizing the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel)
Molecular characterization of interspecific competition of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Ashmead) and Fopius arisanus (Sonan) parasitizing the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) Open
Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Ashmead) and Fopius arisanus (Sonan), are two of the most abundant and widely used parasitoids for biological control of Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) worldwide. However, interspecific competition between them …
View article: First Report of <i>Ceratocystis</i> Wilt on ˋŌhiˋa (<i>Metrosideros polymorpha</i>)
First Report of <i>Ceratocystis</i> Wilt on ˋŌhiˋa (<i>Metrosideros polymorpha</i>) Open
Distribution Endemic to the six largest Hawaiian islands.Size Greatly variable, typically reaches 20-24 m (66-79 ft) in height; may be much smaller on lava rock or boggy soils.Habitat Wide range, 1-2500 m (1-8200 ft) elevation with rainfal…