Research Keyword: crop disease management

Volatile Metabolome and Transcriptomic Analysis of Kosakonia cowanii Ch1 During Competitive Interaction with Sclerotium rolfsii Reveals New Biocontrol Insights

Researchers studied how a beneficial bacterium called K. cowanii fights against a harmful soil fungus (S. rolfsii) that damages crops like chili peppers. The bacterium produces special smelly compounds (VOCs) that kill the fungus. When these compounds are present, the bacterium activates specific genes that help it produce substances to protect itself and inhibit fungal growth. This research could help farmers use natural biocontrol instead of chemical fungicides.

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Comprehensive analysis of the mechanisms conferring resistance to phenamacril in the Fusarium species

Fusarium fungi cause serious diseases in crops like wheat, corn, and fruits, causing huge losses in agriculture worldwide. Phenamacril is a new antifungal drug designed specifically to fight these fungi by blocking a protein they need to grow. However, the fungi are developing resistance to this drug through genetic mutations and other biological mechanisms, making it less effective over time. Understanding how this resistance develops helps scientists develop better strategies to maintain the drug’s effectiveness and protect our food supply.

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