This research explored the diverse community of beneficial fungi living inside cotton plants across Texas. These fungi, called endophytes, can […]
This research revealed that what was thought to be a single fungal species, Trichoderma koningii, is actually twelve distinct species
This research examines how beneficial soil microorganisms help tree crops grow and stay healthy. These microscopic organisms form complex relationships
This research examines how mushrooms (Basidiomycetes) can be used as natural alternatives to chemical pesticides in agriculture. These fungi produce
This research explored natural ways to protect grapes from spoilage using beneficial yeasts found in vineyards. Scientists discovered that certain
This research discovered multiple new viruses that infect a plant-damaging fungus called Sclerotium rolfsii. These viruses can weaken the fungus’s
This research investigated how a specific bacteria (Burkholderia gladioli) can be used as a natural pesticide to control harmful fungi
This research examined how a predatory mite species could help control pest problems in mushroom farming. The study found that
This research explores how certain bacteria produce natural compounds called lipopeptides that can protect plants from diseases. These compounds act
This research reviews environmentally-friendly ways to control root-knot nematodes, which are microscopic worms that damage crop roots and cause billions