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Evaluation of a Native Isolate of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschn.) Sorokin Against the Mango Leaf Hopper Complex (Idioscopus spp.) Infesting Mango (Mangifera indica L.) for Organic Fruit Production.

Eco-Friendly Fungal Biopesticide Offers Sustainable Control for Mango Leaf Hoppers

A new study identifies a native strain of Metarhizium anisopliae as an effective, eco-friendly biocontrol agent against mango leaf hoppers (Idioscopus spp.), offering a sustainable solution for organic mango production and reduced pesticide use.

Aneknowledge October 29, 2025

Bioscouring of mealybug wax using fungal enzymes for sustainable management of mealybugs in mulberry.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

Fungal Enzymes Offer a Sustainable Breakthrough Against Mulberry Mealybugs

A new study published in Discover Agriculture (2025) reveals that fungal enzymes from Aspergillus species can effectively degrade mealybug wax and suppress pest populations in mulberry, paving the way for eco-friendly pest management in sericulture.

Aneknowledge October 29, 2025

Bipolaris maydis foliar infection modifies maize root metabolites to recruit Pseudomonas for host resistance.

Agriculture Biochemistry Biodiversity

Maize Fights Back: How a Fungal Infection Recruits Friendly Bacteria for Natural Disease Resistance

New research in Phytopathology Research (2025) reveals that maize plants infected by Bipolaris maydis naturally recruit Pseudomonas bacteria through root metabolite changes. This discovery opens new sustainable pathways for managing Southern Corn Leaf Blight without relying on chemicals.

Aneknowledge October 29, 2025

Dual Impact Assessments of Beauveria bassiana (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) Against Brevicoryne brassicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae).

Agriculture Biochemistry Biodiversity

Native Fungus Beauveria bassiana Offers Dual Pest Control and Plant Growth Boost Against Cabbage Aphids

A new study reveals that native and commercial strains of Beauveria bassiana effectively control cabbage aphids while enhancing plant growth. The endemic KA14 strain from DRC shows superior endophytic potential, positioning this fungus as a sustainable biocontrol alternative to chemical pesticides.

Aneknowledge October 29, 2025

Deciphering the plant growth-promoting traits of bacteria capable of sodium dodecyl sulfate removal from graywater: a sustainable approach for water reuse for irrigation.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

Microbes That Clean Greywater Also Boost Crop Growth

New research reveals that Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, and Enterobacter strains can degrade sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) in graywater while enhancing plant growth—offering a dual solution for water reuse and sustainable agriculture.

Aneknowledge October 29, 2025

Effect of urea concentration on the combined pollution of Cd and Ni in microbiologically induced calcite precipitation (MICP) treatment.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

Enterobacter sp. SX4 Shows Breakthrough in Cleaning Cadmium and Nickel from Polluted Soils via Eco-friendly MICP Technology

New research reveals that optimizing urea concentration at 20 g·L⁻¹ in Microbiologically Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) enhances the removal of cadmium and nickel from contaminated soils by Enterobacter sp. SX4, achieving up to 45% reduction in Cd and 43% in Ni.

Aneknowledge October 28, 2025

Application of plasma-activated fog (PAF) in postharvest treatments to reduce spoilage by fungal pathogens and pesticide residues in fruits.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

Plasma-Activated Fog Revolutionizes Postharvest Fruit Preservation: Eco-Friendly Solution to Fungal Spoilage and Pesticide Residues

New research introduces plasma-activated fog (PAF), an eco-friendly technology that reduces fungal spoilage and pesticide residues in fruits, offering a sustainable postharvest treatment alternative.

Aneknowledge October 28, 2025

Silicon-Enriched Biochar for Cadmium Stabilization in Paddy Soils: Sorption Mechanisms and Bioavailability Reduction.

Agriculture Biochar Emerging Science

Silicon-Enriched Biochar Offers New Pathway to Reduce Cadmium Contamination in Rice Fields

A new study in the Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition shows that silicon-enriched biochar derived from rice husks and wood chips can stabilize cadmium in paddy soils by raising soil pH and forming cadmium carbonates, reducing heavy metal bioavailability in rice fields.

Aneknowledge October 28, 2025

Sustainable farming in Kilombero district, Tanzania: a comparative profitability study of agroforestry (Acacia albida–pigeon peas intercrop) and continuous monocropping systems.

Agriculture Biodiversity Emerging Science

Agroforestry Outperforms Monocropping in Tanzania

A 2025 study in Discover Agriculture shows that integrating Acacia albida with pigeon peas boosts profitability and sustainability in Tanzania’s Kilombero District, outperforming traditional monocropping systems in both revenue and soil health benefits.

Aneknowledge October 28, 2025

Parasitoids (Hymenoptera) of Diaspis boisduvalii (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Costa Rican banana plantations: assessing responses to insecticide and herbicide use.

Agriculture Emerging Science Insect Pests

New Study Reveals Hidden Allies Against Banana Pest: Parasitic Wasps Offer Sustainable Control in Costa Rica

Researchers have identified four parasitoid wasp species that naturally attack the destructive Boisduval scale in Costa Rican banana plantations. The study shows reduced insecticide use enhances biological control, paving the way for eco-friendly pest management.

Aneknowledge October 28, 2025