Isolation, identification, and whole-genome sequencing of Streptomyces rochei FE-3-1 against Pyricularia oryzae.
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New Streptomyces rochei FE-3-1 Genome Reveals Strong Antifungal Potential Against Rice Blast Pathogen Pyricularia oryzae

A newly sequenced strain, Streptomyces rochei FE-3-1, isolated from rice rhizosphere soil, shows strong inhibition of the rice blast pathogen Pyricularia oryzae and carries 31 biosynthetic gene clusters linked to antifungal and antibacterial metabolites, highlighting its potential for biocontrol applications.
Plant growth-promoting bacteria modulate metabolism and nitrogen accumulation to counteract drought damage in cactus pear plants. 
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Beneficial Bacteria Help Cactus Pear Survive Severe Drought by Boosting Nitrogen and Metabolic Defenses

A new Scientific Reports study shows that specific plant growth-promoting bacteria significantly improve drought tolerance in cactus pear by enhancing nitrogen accumulation, regulating metabolic pathways, and supporting superior root growth—offering a sustainable strategy for forage production in dry regions.