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 endophytic microbiota from garlic bulbs.
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Mexican Garlic Varieties Reveal Powerful Endophytic Microbiota with Plant Growth Promotion and Biocontrol Potential

A new study on ten Mexican garlic varieties uncovers 119 beneficial bacterial and 38 fungal endophytes from clove meristems, identifying strains that promote plant growth, enhance maize and garlic germination, and inhibit pathogenic fungi. The findings highlight garlic bulbs as a promising source for microbial bioinoculant development.