Research Keyword: agricultural disease

An Efficient Microwave Synthesis of 3-Acyl-5-bromoindole Derivatives for Controlling Monilinia fructicola and Botrytis cinerea

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Scientists developed new chemical compounds called indole derivatives that can kill harmful fungi that destroy fruit crops like stone fruits and grapes. These compounds were made using microwave heating, which is faster and more efficient than traditional methods. Testing showed that some of these new compounds were even better at fighting these fungal diseases than current commercial fungicides, offering promise for protecting crops in agriculture.

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Didymellaceae species associated with tea plant (Camellia sinensis) in China

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Researchers identified 25 different fungal species from the Didymellaceae family that can infect tea plant leaves in China, including six previously unknown species. By testing how harmful these fungi are to tea plants, they found that some species cause severe damage while others are harmless. These findings help tea farmers understand and manage leaf blight disease that threatens tea crop production.

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First Report of Trametes hirsuta, Causal Agent White Rot in Avocado Trees Grown in the State of Michoacán, México

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Researchers discovered a wood-destroying fungus called Trametes hirsuta causing serious disease in avocado trees in Mexico’s main avocado-growing region. The fungus attacks tree trunks and branches, causing white rot that can kill trees within 3-5 years. The study confirmed this is a new threat to avocado orchards and suggests controlling it through pruning, chemical fungicides, or biological control methods.

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Native and Non-Native Soil and Endophytic Trichoderma spp. from Semi-Arid Sisal Fields of Brazil Are Potential Biocontrol Agents for Sisal Bole Rot Disease

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Sisal plants in Brazil are being devastated by a fungal disease called bole rot. Scientists discovered that certain beneficial fungi called Trichoderma can effectively fight this disease by producing natural compounds and directly attacking the harmful fungus. These Trichoderma fungi also help the sisal plant defend itself better against infection. The research shows that using these beneficial fungi could help save Brazil’s important sisal fiber industry.

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Unveiling Species Diversity of Plectosphaerellaceae (Sordariomycetes) Fungi Involved in Rhizome and Root Rots of Ginger in Shandong Province, China

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Researchers in China identified four species of fungi causing serious rot diseases in ginger plants, including two completely new species and one previously unreported in China. These fungi were found in Shandong Province, a major ginger-growing region, and were confirmed to cause the disease through laboratory experiments. The study helps farmers understand and potentially manage these devastating ginger diseases that can destroy up to 100% of crops.

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Antifungal activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on Fusarium equiseti phytopathogen isolated from tomato plant in Nepal

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Researchers in Nepal isolated a fungus called Fusarium equiseti that damages tomato plants and created tiny zinc oxide particles from tea leaves to fight it. These nanoparticles successfully stopped the fungus from growing, reducing its growth by up to 85%. This discovery offers farmers an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical fungicides that harm the environment and create resistant fungi.

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