Research Topic: wheat cultivation

Innovative fungal bioagents: producing siderophores, IAA, and HCN to support plants under salinity stress and combat microbial plant pathogens

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Scientists discovered two beneficial fungi that help wheat plants survive in salty soil and resist diseases. These fungi work by producing growth-promoting substances and natural compounds that fight harmful plant pathogens. When used to treat wheat seeds, these fungi significantly improved plant growth even under high salt stress conditions, offering a natural alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides for farming in salt-affected areas.

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Evaluating Beauveria bassiana Strains for Insect Pest Control and Endophytic Colonization in Wheat

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Scientists tested three strains of a beneficial fungus called Beauveria bassiana to control crop-damaging insects and promote wheat growth. The best-performing strain, CBM1, successfully killed multiple types of pest insects and colonized wheat plants when applied to the soil. Wheat plants colonized with this fungus grew taller with longer roots and showed significantly better protection against fall armyworms, suggesting this fungus could be a valuable tool for sustainable, pesticide-free crop protection.

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