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Advanced Research of Horticultural Plants Interactions with Bacteria and Fungi
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Advanced Research of Horticultural Plants Interactions with Bacteria and Fungi

A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Pathology and Disease Management (PPDM)".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2023) | Viewed by 4993

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Edyta Đermić

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Department of Plant Pathology, University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Interests: plant pathology/pathogens; plant pathogen diagnostics; molecular methods in plant pathology; effects of environmental factors on genomes in prokaryotes; phytopharmacy; plant disease control
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Dr. Damir Dermic

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Laboratory for Molecular Microbiology, Division of Molecular Biology, Ruđer Bošković Institute, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Interests: microbiology; microbial genetics; plant protection
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Plants coexist with bacteria and fungi, with whom they have either mutually beneficial or disadvantageous interactions. The former include mycorrhiza, nitrofixation, biological control, etc., whereas the latter result in plant disease development or the harmful effects of plant constituents on bacteria/fungi. The presence of microorganisms affects the physiological parameters of plants, while the host plant modifies the associated microbial communities. The understanding of dynamic plant interactions with bacteria/fungi is thus of paramount importance in horticulture. This Special Issue of Horticulturae, entitled “Advanced Research of Horticultural Plant Interactions with Bacteria and Fungi”, aims to increase our knowledge regarding the following (nonexclusive) interactions of horticultural plants with bacteria and fungi:

  • Tolerance/resistance to plant pathogens;
  • Plant tissue structural specificity in plant-pathogen interactions;
  • Pathogen specialization to plant assortment;
  • Diversity of pathogens and their geographical distribution and transmission;
  • Microbiological safety of plant products;
  • Effects of plant extracts on plant pathogens.

We encourage researchers to submit their original research or review articles, short notes, and communications relevant to the topic. We look forward to your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Edyta Đermić
Dr. Damir Dermic
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • biological control
  • disease management
  • epidemiology
  • natural products
  • plant pathology

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Trick of the Trade: Unveiling the Importance of Feedstock Chemistry in Trichoderma-Organic Amendments-Based Bio-Stimulants
by Giuseppina Iacomino, Giuliano Bonanomi, Riccardo Motti and Mohamed Idbella
Horticulturae 2023, 9(9), 957; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9090957 - 23 Aug 2023
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We investigated the effect of Trichoderma harzianum in combination with biochar or other organic feedstocks, i.e., fish meal, Medicago, and maize straw, on the growth of Lens culinaris, Zea mays, Oryza sativa, and Glycine max. Biochar and other organic [...] Read more.
We investigated the effect of Trichoderma harzianum in combination with biochar or other organic feedstocks, i.e., fish meal, Medicago, and maize straw, on the growth of Lens culinaris, Zea mays, Oryza sativa, and Glycine max. Biochar and other organic feedstocks were characterized by 13C-CPMAS NMR spectroscopy. Fish and Medicago had low C/N and high N content, while biochar, maize, and AC (Activated Carbon) had high C/N. pH ranged from 9.38 for biochar to 5.67 for AC. 13C-CPMAS NMR showed large chemical changes in organic mixtures leading to aromatic C-type enrichment in the presence of biochar or AC. Biochar and organic feedstocks inoculated with T. harzianum showed different effects, ranging from inhibition to crop stimulation. Overall, out of 88 cases, T. harzianum inoculum had a positive effect on root length in 46 cases (52.2%). The effect of fungal inoculum was particularly positive when combined with AC or biochar and when non-pyrogenic amendments were present. In contrast, a negative effect was observed when T. harzianum was inoculated with N-rich non-stabilized organic amendments. Further research is needed to identify the specific mechanisms underlying the inhibitory and bio-stimulatory effects of Trichoderma mixtures with organic amendment for the right combinations of raw materials that maximize crop productivity. Full article
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Microbial and Plant-Based Compounds as Alternatives for the Control of Phytopathogenic Bacteria
by Laura Košćak, Janja Lamovšek, Edyta Đermić, Iva Prgomet and Sara Godena
Horticulturae 2023, 9(10), 1124; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9101124 - 12 Oct 2023
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Plant pathogens pose a significant threat to agricultural productivity and food security worldwide. The use of traditional chemical pesticides for plant disease management raises concerns due to the emergence of pesticide resistance and their potential adverse effects on human health and the environment. [...] Read more.
Plant pathogens pose a significant threat to agricultural productivity and food security worldwide. The use of traditional chemical pesticides for plant disease management raises concerns due to the emergence of pesticide resistance and their potential adverse effects on human health and the environment. As a result, there is a growing interest in exploring alternative approaches for plant disease control. This review provides an overview of the antimicrobial potential of some plant-derived compounds, including essential oils, plant extracts, wastes and their major constituents, against plant pathogenic bacteria. The antimicrobial activity is attributed to the diverse chemical composition of these plant-derived compounds and their ability to target multiple cellular processes in pathogens’ cells. Furthermore, the review explores the use of some antagonistic bacteria and fungi as control tools. These beneficial microorganisms have shown promising results in suppressing the growth of plant pathogens through various mechanisms such as competition, antibiosis and induced systemic resistance. This review discusses the advantages and limitations of using plant-derived compounds and antagonistic microorganisms for plant disease management. Moreover, it highlights the need for further research to optimize their efficacy, develop sustainable formulations and evaluate their performance under field conditions. Full article
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