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Cropping systems in agriculture and their impact on soil health
Soil health is defined as the capacity of soil to function, within ecosystem boundaries, to sustain crop and animal productivities, maintain or enhance environmental sustainability, and improve human health worldwide….
Fungal biodiversity and their role in soil health
Soil health, and the closely related terms of soil quality and fertility, is considered as one of the most important characteristics of soil ecosystems. The integrated approach to soil health…
Microbial inheritance in plants
Thanks to the research work of other colleagues we can enjoy interesting articles such as this one on the microbiome of the seed, the great forgotten one. The role it…
The effects of mycorrhizal fungi on vascular wilt diseases
Crop Protection (2022) Vascular wilt diseases caused by fungal and bacterial pathogens are the most damaging plant diseases that affect both annual crops and woody perennials. Soil-borne fungus, bacteria, and…
A carnivorous mushroom paralyzes and kills nematodes via a volatile ketone
The oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) is a staple of many types of cuisine, prized for its mild flavours and an aroma vaguely reminiscent of anise. These cream-coloured mushrooms are one…
Role of plant extracts and essential oils in fighting against postharvest fruit pathogens and extending fruit shelf life
Trends in Food Science & Technology Volume 120, February 2022, Pages 402-417 Worldwide, fruit and vegetable production is permanently affected by many threats including microbial pathogens. Among them, different fungal…
PHOSPHATE STARVATION RESPONSE transcription factors enable arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis
Nature Communications (2022) Arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) is a widespread symbiosis between roots of the majority of land plants and Glomeromycotina fungi. AM is important for ecosystem health and functioning as…
10 reasons not to till. Soil structure and micro-organisms
10 REASONS NOT TO TILL PART 1. SOIL STRUCTURE AND MICRO-ORGANISMS Based on Hartmann & Six. 2023. Soil structure and microbiome functions in agroecosystems. Nat. Rev. Earth Env. Soils consist…
Sustainability of the Soil Resource in Intensive Production with Organic Contributions
Organic agriculture is considered an alternative to sustainably preserve soil fertility. For 10 years, ongoing management with organic contributions was carried out in calcareous soil to support or increase fertility…
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