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Fusarium has re-emerged as a problem in pepper cultivation in recent years. This soil-borne fungus can infect the roots of pepper plants. 🫑 One preventive measure is the timely application of Trianum. Trianum is a biological fungicide based on the fungus Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22. This biological fungicide protects plant roots against a wide range of diseases, including Fusarium. 🌱 Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eCTmwnuT #PartnerswithNature #biologicalsolutions #cropprotection

Approximately 40 different species of fungi can cause ringworm; the scientific names for the types of fungi that cause ringworm are Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.

#snsinstutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking Hello Connections, Klebsiella pneumoniae is a Gram-negative, non-motile, encapsulated, lactose-fermenting, facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium. It appears as a mucoid lactose fermenter on MacConkey agar.Although found in the normal flora of the mouth, skin, and intestines, it can cause destructive changes to human and animal lungs if aspirated, specifically to the alveoli resulting in bloody, brownish or yellow colored jelly-like sputum. In the clinical setting, it is the most significant member of the genus Klebsiella of the Enterobacteriaceae. K. oxytoca and K. rhinoscleromatis have also been demonstrated in human clinical specimens. In recent years, Klebsiella species have become important pathogens in nosocomial infections. It naturally occurs in the soil, and about 30% of strains can fix nitrogen in anaerobic conditions. As a free-living diazotroph, its nitrogen-fixation system has been much-studied, and is of agricultural interest, as K. pneumoniae has been demonstrated to increase crop yields in agricultural conditions. It is closely related to K. oxytoca from which it is distinguished by being indole-negative and by its ability to grow on melezitose but not 3-hydroxybutyrate.

We do not fully comprehend how plants respond in such scenarios, which is necessary to develop products that can assist them in quickly eliminating or protecting themselves from pests. This is crucial to prevent excessive or incorrect application of chemicals that, while killing the pests, also harm beneficial organisms. Supporting plants in their defense is of utmost importance. #ResponsibleAgronomy Please read my article on Systems Biology here: https://lnkd.in/dF5v5Rjd

Pseudomonas Syringae is a bacteria that flies under the radar, often misdiagnosed as anthracnose, downy mildew, phomopsis, insect damage, or even hail damage. However, its impact on grapevines can be significant. The severity of Pseudomonas Syringae depends on two key factors: rainfall and grape variety susceptibility. Rainy conditions create an ideal environment for bacterial growth, while susceptible varieties are more prone to infection. On early stages till flowering, Pseudomonas Syringae can cause Bacterial Inflorescence Rot (BIR), leading to yield losses. After fruit set, the bacteria may not directly cause substantial damage, but it opens the door for opportunistic fungi like Botrytis, which can exacerbate problems. https://lnkd.in/gZgaWwH3

A Real-Time Plant Response to Pest Attack: This fascinating video captures the intricate defense mechanisms plants employ when under attack by pests. Upon the first insect bite, glutamate is released at the site of damage. This neurotransmitter rapidly activates the movement of calcium ions throughout the plant, initiating a complex signaling cascade. The influx of calcium ions acts as a secondary messenger, amplifying the signal and catalyzing the production of jasmonic acid, a potent insect antifeedant and plant protectant. Jasmonic acid not only deters further insect feeding but also orchestrates a plant-wide defense response. It activates the expression of specific genes involved in the synthesis of defensive proteins and secondary metabolites, which can directly inhibit insect digestion or attract natural predators of the pests. This immediate and coordinated response underscores the plant's ability to perceive and react to biotic stress in a sophisticated manner, ensuring its survival and resilience against herbivorous insects.

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Effects of the Entomopathogenic Fungus Mucor hiemalis BO-1 on the Physical Functions and Transcriptional Signatures of Bradysia odoriphaga Larvae https://lnkd.in/g3HR_wPk #mdpiinsects

A study explores the co-evolution of fungus-farming ants and antibiotic bacteria. The bacteria combat mycopathogens that threaten the ants’ fungal crop; the ants host the bacteria on their cuticles and feed them with nourishment glands. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/LUo150TO7fQ

Coliform bacteria Not to be confused with Coliiformes, a family of birds, or Fecal coliform, one type of coliform bacteria. Coliform bacteria are defined as either motile or non-motile Gram-negative non-spore forming bacilli that possess β-galactosidase to produce acids and gases under their optimal growth temperature of 35–37 °C.[1] They can be aerobes or facultative aerobes, and are a commonly used indicator of low sanitary quality of foods, milk, and water. Coliforms can be found in the aquatic environment, in soil and on vegetation; they are universally present in large numbers in the feces of warm-blooded animals as they are known to inhabit the gastrointestinal system.While coliform bacteria are not normally the cause of serious illness, they are easy to culture, and their presence is used to infer that other pathogenic organisms of fecal origin may be present in a sample, or that said sample is not safe to consume.Such pathogens include disease-causing bacteria, viruses, or protozoa and many multicellular parasites.Every drinking water source must be tested for the presence of these total coliform bacteria.