Biological pest control
Research conducted at Sichuan Agricultural University in Chengdu, People's Republic of China, has evaluated the efficacy of Ageratina adenophora essential oil (EO) against scabies mites, Sarcoptes scabiei. The study found that the oil exhibited significant acaricidal activity, contact toxicity, fumigation activity, and repellency against S. scabiei. In vitro
Agriculture
New research from Sindh Agriculture University has shed light on the antifungal potential of Trichoderma species against Penicillium expansum, the causal agent of blue mold rot of onion in Pakistan. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of four Trichoderma species against the disease and found that T. harzianum and
Biological pest control
Researchers from Jiangsu Normal University have made significant breakthroughs in understanding the potential of Streptomyces species as biocontrol agents against the black rot disease affecting sweetpotatoes. The disease, caused by Ceratocystis fimbriata, poses a significant threat to sweetpotato production worldwide. The study found that Streptomyces djakartensis strain MEPS155 effectively inhibited
Biological pest control
A new study published in Food Science & Nutrition has identified innovative, sustainable strategies for biological control, nanotechnology, edible coatings, and plant growth regulators to mitigate postharvest losses in fruits and vegetables. The research concludes that these strategies can significantly reduce disease incidence and economic impacts, exceeding $10 billion annually.
Pollution control
A recent study published in The Plant Pathology Journal has identified two Pseudomonas strains, KF32 and KF45, which produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with antibacterial activity against Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum, the pathogen responsible for bacterial wilt in tomato plants. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from the National Institute
Biological pest control
Research published in Forest Ecology and Management has demonstrated the efficacy of Phlebiopsis gigantea as a biocontrol agent against Heterobasidion irregulare, a root disease affecting coniferous forests in the Pacific western US. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the University of California Berkeley, evaluated the growth and
