Disease: sheath blight

Microbial-mediated induced resistance: interactive effects for improving crop health

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This research explores how beneficial microbes like Trichoderma fungi and Bacillus bacteria can help plants naturally defend themselves against diseases. These microbes trigger the plant’s built-in immune system through chemical signals and molecular processes similar to how our immune system responds to threats. The approach offers an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides for protecting crops, though effectiveness varies depending on environmental conditions.

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Revisiting the emerging pathosystem of rice sheath blight: deciphering the Rhizoctonia solani virulence, host range, and rice genotype-based resistance

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Rice plants are affected by a fungal disease called sheath blight caused by a fungus named Rhizoctonia solani. This study found that different strains of this fungus vary in how aggressive they are, with some being much more damaging than others. By testing various rice varieties, researchers identified which ones naturally resist this disease better, and these resistant varieties could be used to breed new rice crops that are less affected by the disease.

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