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Natural rubber reduces herbivory and alters the microbiome below ground
Laticifers are hypothesized to mediate both plant-herbivore and plant-microbe interactions. However, there is little evidence for this …
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Plant genotype influence the structure of cereal seed fungal microbiome
Plant genotype is a crucial factor for the assembly of the plant-associated microbial communities. However, we still know little about …
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Light and storage time influence the microbial quality of minimally processed rocket
Ready-to-eat minimally processed fruits and vegetables are an ideal substrate for the growth of microorganisms, including human …
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Drought, heat, and their combination impact the root exudation patterns and rhizosphere microbiome in maize roots
Root exudates play an essential role in helping plants to cope with abiotic stress. However, the modulation of root exudation profiles …
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An Integrated Pest Management Program Outperforms Conventional Practices for Tomato (*Solanum lycopersicum*) in Cambodia
For several years, pest management in tomato production in Cambodia has generally focused on the use of synthetic pesticides. We …
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Exploring microbiomes for plant disease management
Microbiome science is revolutionizing many concepts of plant biology, ecology, and evolution. Understanding plant microbiomes is key to …
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The Fungal Microbiome of Wheat Flour Includes Potential Mycotoxin Producers
Consumers are increasingly demanding higher quality and safety standards for the products they consume, and one of this is wheat flour, …
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Plant Genotype Shapes the Bacterial Microbiome of Fruits, Leaves, and Soil in Olive Plants
The plant microbiome plays an important role in plant biology, ecology, and evolution. While recent technological developments enabled …
Antonino Malacrinò, Saveria Mosca, Maria Giulia Li Destri Nicosia, Giovanni E. Agosteo, Leonardo Schena
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Extracts from Environmental Strains of Pseudomonas spp. Effectively Control Fungal Plant Diseases
The use of synthetic chemical products in agriculture is causing severe damage to the environment and human health, but agrochemicals …
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The Foliar Microbiome Suggests that Fungal and Bacterial Agents May be Involved in the Beech Leaf Disease Pathosystem
Beech leaf disease (BLD) is a recently discovered disease that is causing severe damage to American beech (Fagus grandifolia) in …
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