Cereals

Hyperspectral Detection of Single and Combined Effects of Simulated Tree Shading and Alternaria alternata Infection on Sorghum bicolor, from Leaf to UAV-Canopy Scale

22/10/2025 - Agroforestry systems offer clear environmental and agronomic advantages, but their effect on plant&ndash;biotic stressor interactions remains poorly understood. Specifically, the shade from...

Fungal Species of Botryosphaeriaceae Associated With Avocado Dieback in Southern Spain

- In southern Spain, water scarcity has favoured avocado diseases, causing branch dieback, mummified fruits and cankers. Between 2019 and 2022, 252 fungi were isolated; the most common were...

Preparation and Herbicidal Activity of a Microbial Agent Derived from Alternaria gaisen Strain GD-011

10/10/2025 - Microbial herbicides, recognized for their target specificity, environmental compatibility, and simple production processes, hold promising potential for sustainable agriculture. This study isolated...

Identification, Characterization, and Pathogenicity of Fungal and Bacterial Pathogens of Walnut (Juglans regia L.) in Kazakhstan

10/10/2025 - Walnut (Juglans regia L.) is a significant nut crop in the southern regions of Kazakhstan; however, its productivity is substantially limited by fungal and bacterial diseases. Therefore, a...

Insect Pests of Wheat in North India: A Comprehensive Review of Their Bio-Ecology and Integrated Management Strategies

01/10/2025 - Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a vital food crop for majority of the world's population. However, its yield potential is significantly threatened by insect pests, which adversely affect production,...

Clove Essential Oil and Eugenol as Natural Antifungal Agents to Reduce Postharvest Losses in Melon (Cucumis melo)

01/10/2025 - Melon is a global crop with a value of USD 31 billion. However, up to 30% of yield is lost due to phytopathogens. Essential oils are a sustainable approach to crop protection and storage, enhancing...

Predicting the Potential Spread of Diabrotica virgifera virgifera in Europe Using Climate-Based Spatial Risk Modeling

27/09/2025 - Diabrotica virgifera virgifera Le Conte, 1868 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), known as the western corn rootworm, is one of the most important alien insect pests affecting maize crops globally. It...

The Compensatory Response of Photosystem II Photochemistry to Short-Term Insect Herbivory Is Suppressed Under Water Deficit

21/09/2025 - Photosystem II (PSII) is very sensitive to both biotic and abiotic stress conditions, mirroring global climate changes. Crop production worldwide faces rising hazards from the increased duration,...

YOLOv11-AIU: a lightweight detection model for the grading detection of early blight disease in tomatoes

25/08/2025 - Tomato early blight, caused by Alternaria solani, poses a significant threat to crop yields. Existing detection methods often struggle to accurately identify small or multi-scale lesions,...

Study on the Vectoring Potential of Halyomorpha halys for Pantoea stewartii subsp. stewartii, the Pathogen Causing Stewart's Disease in Maize

02/08/2025 - Pantoea stewartii subsp. stewartii (Pss) is a Gram-negative bacterium first documented in North America, and is the causal agent of Stewart's disease in maize (Zea mays), especially in sweet corn....

Quality and Quantity Losses of Tomatoes Grown by Small-Scale Farmers Under Different Production Systems

01/08/2025 - Postharvest losses amongst small-scale farmers in developing countries are high due to inadequate resources and infrastructure. Among the various affected crops, tomatoes are particularly vulnerable;...

Quantitative Resistance of Papaya Fruit to Anthracnose Is Associated With Surface Topography, Timely Defences and Reduced Susceptibility Factors

- Structural defences such as a thicker cuticle, stronger cell walls and lower stomatal density, along with earlier pathogen recognition, enhance papaya fruit resistance to anthracnose...

Study on Pathogen Identification and Biocontrol Fungi Screening of Oat Sheath Rot

24/07/2025 - Oat sheath rot disease significantly reduces commercial oat yields, yet research on its incidence, causative pathogens, and control strategies remains limited, particularly in China. This study...

Nationwide Screening for Arthropod, Fungal, and Bacterial Pests and Pathogens of Honey Bees: Utilizing Environmental DNA from Honey Samples in Australia

25/07/2025 - The European honey bee (Apis mellifera) significantly contributes to Australian agriculture, especially in honey production and the pollination of key crops. However, managed bee populations are...

The Use of Clove and Rosemary Plant Extracts Against Colletotrichum acutatum and Botrytis cinerea

17/07/2025 - Horticulture and agriculture are facing the challenge of growing healthy and high-quality crops. Plant extracts are currently being widely investigated as an alternative means of plant protection....

RNAi in Pest Control: Critical Factors Affecting dsRNA Efficacy

18/07/2025 - In recent years, agricultural crops have increasingly been attacked by more destructive insect pests, forcing modern farming to depend mainly on chemical insecticides. Although valuable, their...

Temporal Dynamics of Host Plant Use and Parasitism of Three Stink Bug Species: A Multi-Trophic Perspective

17/07/2025 - Stink bugs are widespread agricultural pests that damage crops and reduce yield. Their impact is influenced by host plant selection and interactions with natural enemies, particularly egg...

Agricultural issues with climate change—case studies with corn pests: tar spot of corn (Xylariales: Phyllachoraceae), corn earworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), and itchgrass (Poales: Poaceae)

24/06/2025 - Agricultural production and crop yields are threatened around the world by the emergence and spread of agronomic pests, including insects, diseases, and weeds. Due to changes in precipitation, carbon...

Diversity of Colletotrichum spp. in Legumes and Weeds in Northeast Brazil, With a Description of a New Species in the C. acutatum Complex

- The Colletotrichum population associated with cultivated legumes and weeds in northeastern Brazil exhibits high species diversity, with members capable of infecting a broad range of legume hosts. A...

Application of Hyperspectral Imaging for Early Detection of Pathogen-Induced Stress in Cabbage as Case Study

22/06/2025 - Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.) is a globally significant vegetable crop that faces productivity challenges due to fungal and bacterial pathogens. This review highlights the potential of spectral...

Loss of Pathogenicity and Evidence of Horizontal Gene Transfer in Colletotrichum gloeosporioides From a Medicinal Plant

- A Colletotrichum gloeosporioides strain from Huperzia serrata lacks key pathogenicity genes CgDN3 and cap20 and has fewer pelB, pnl and pg genes. pksIII, for synthesis of huperzine A, was probably...

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