Biostimulant and Bioinsecticidal Effect of Coating Cotton Seeds with Endophytic Beauveria bassiana in Semi-Field Conditions
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Researchers coated cotton seeds with a beneficial fungus called Beauveria bassiana to improve plant growth and reduce insect pests. The treated cotton plants grew taller, had more leaves, and accumulated more biomass than untreated plants. Additionally, these coated seeds significantly reduced populations of aphids that naturally infested the plants, offering a chemical-free approach to pest management for cotton farming.