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Alleviating the Salinity Stress on Strawberry Using Plant Growth-Promoting Micro-organisms.

Microbes Boost Strawberry Growth Under Salt Stress

A new study in Applied Fruit Science (2025) reveals that combining Azotobacter, phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, and Trichoderma significantly improves strawberry growth and salt tolerance, offering a sustainable solution to salinity-affected farmlands.

Aneknowledge October 24, 2025

Biocontrol potential of Bacillus velezensis ATC-AL against Ceratocystis fimbriata and its application in sweetpotato postharvest preservation.

Agriculture Bacillus Biochemistry

Bacillus velezensis ATC-AL Emerges as a Natural Shield Against Black Rot in Sweetpotatoes

A new study identifies Bacillus velezensis ATC-AL as a powerful biocontrol agent against Ceratocystis fimbriata, the fungus behind sweetpotato black rot. The strain’s antifungal compounds disrupt cell membranes and induce fungal apoptosis, offering a sustainable solution for postharvest crop protection.

Aneknowledge October 22, 2025

Low nocturnal temperature changed the protected tomato soil bacterial community composition and metabolite characteristics.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

Low Night Temperatures Disrupt Tomato Soil Microbes but Boost Cold-Resistant Metabolites

A new study in Biology and Fertility of Soils reveals that low night temperatures alter the bacterial community and metabolite balance in protected tomato soils, reducing available nutrients but triggering stress-adaptive compounds like jasmonic acid and brassinolide.

Aneknowledge October 20, 2025

A combination of cry (Cry2Ab) and plant lectin (PTA) genes confers resistance against major sucking and chewing insect pests of cotton.

Agriculture Emerging Science Environment

Dual-Gene Cotton Breakthrough: Cry2Ab and PTA Genes Offer Broad-Spectrum Pest Resistance

Scientists have engineered plants with a dual-gene combination (Cry2Ab + PTA) that protects against both chewing and sucking insect pests. This innovation could revolutionize cotton pest management and reduce chemical pesticide use.

Aneknowledge October 19, 2025

Effect of thidiazuron and meta-topolin on in vitro shoot multiplication and development of the Populus davidiana × P. bolleana hybrid.

Agriculture Emerging Science Plant Biotechnology

New Micropropagation Breakthrough for Hypoallergenic Poplar Hybrid Populus davidiana × P. bolleana

Researchers developed an efficient in vitro micropropagation system for the hypoallergenic Populus davidiana × P. bolleana hybrid using TDZ and m-Topolin.

Aneknowledge October 18, 2025

Genotype- and internode-dependent induction of cambial meristematic cells from thin transverse discs of Peumus boldus Mol. For boldine-producing cell culture systems.

Agriculture Emerging Science Natural Products

Breakthrough in Sustainable Boldine Production: Chilean Scientists Unlock Cambial Meristematic Cell System from Peumus boldus

A new study reveals a reproducible biotechnological protocol for boldine production using cambial meristematic cells derived from Peumus boldus, offering a sustainable alternative to wild harvesting of this Chilean medicinal tree.

Aneknowledge October 18, 2025

Functional plant-based feed additives for shrimp: evaluating the role of phytochemicals from tropical leaves on growth, feed efficiency, and disease resistance in P. monodon.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

Guava Leaf Additives Boost Shrimp Growth and Immunity, Offering Sustainable Alternative to Antibiotics

A study from Bangladesh finds that guava leaf powder in shrimp feed significantly enhances growth, immunity, and disease resistance in Penaeus monodon, providing a natural alternative to antibiotics.

Aneknowledge October 12, 2025

Differences in bacterial community composition and diversity in the rhizosphere and surrounding environment of wild soybean (Glycine soja) under different salt stress conditions.

Agriculture Biochemistry Biodiversity

How Wild Soybeans Use Microbes to Thrive in Salty Soils: Lessons from the Yellow River Delta

New research reveals how wild soybeans use salt-tolerant rhizosphere microbes like Pseudomonas and Rhizobium to survive in saline soils of the Yellow River Delta.

Aneknowledge October 12, 2025

Foliar Application of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Salicylic Acid Enhances Drought Tolerance in Tomato by Improving Antioxidant Defence, Nutrient Uptake, and Anatomical Features.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

जिंक अक्साइड न्यानोपार्टिकल्स र स्यालिसिलिक एसिडले टमाटरलाई खडेरीमा पनि फल्ने बनाए

जिंक अक्साइड न्यानोपार्टिकल्स र स्यालिसिलिक एसिडको पातमा छर्काइले टमाटरमा खडेरी सहन शक्ति बढाउँछ र फलको गुणस्तर सुधार गर्छ।

Aneknowledge October 7, 2025

Exploring the influence of seed bacteria and fungi on seed germination and seedling traits in Brachypodium congeners

Agriculture Emerging Science Microbiology

How Seed Bacteria and Fungi Shape Germination and Seedling Growth

Discover how seed-associated bacteria and fungi influence germination and early seedling traits in Brachypodium species. Learn how microbiome diversity, parental genotype, and microbial families affect plant growth dynamics.

Aneknowledge October 4, 2025