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Biotic stress significantly challenges the global citrus industry. Major post-harvest issues include diseases caused by Penicillium digitatum, Penicillium italicum, Geotrichum citri-aurantii, Alternaria alternata, and Phytophthora citrophthora. The negative impact of chemical fungicides on the environment and health necessitates eco-friendly alternatives. This study examines the effectiveness of sodium, potassium, and calcium silicates against common citrus diseases. In vitro tests evaluated mycelial growth inhibition

Phyto-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are a significant threat to global agriculture due to their ability to cause substantial crop losses. Effective management of PPNs requires the development and implementation of accurate diagnostic tools and efficient management strategies. Molecular diagnostic tools have emerged as a promising approach to rapidly and accurately identify PPNs and gain insights into

Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.), cultivated in various regions globally, contributes to approximately 30 % of the world's sugar production. Despite its economic importance, sugar beet is susceptible to various diseases, causing significant yield losses and impacting the profitability of producers. Sclerotium rolfsii is one of the important soil fungi causing root rot and damping-off of sugar beet in

Raspberries (Rosales: Rosaceae) are considered to be one of most important crops in northwestern Morocco. However, this sector is seriously affected by the attack of Drosophila suzukii, which impairs the production and the export. Furthermore, the eco-ethology and population dynamics of D. suzukii under Moroccan conditions are still poorly understood. In Larache region, we monitored

Organically grown berries are highly valued for their significant economic and nutritional benefits, playing a crucial role in fostering sustainable agriculture. However, meeting the escalating demand for organic berries while sustaining profitable yields of top-quality produce remains challenging, primarily due to the obstacles presented by plant diseases and significant insect pests acting as vectors. Globally,

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are emerging as key agents in ecological networks, exhibiting a wide range of interactions with other biotic components, in particular their symbiotic relationships with the bacteria Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus. This comprehensive study reveals their global distribution and local benefits and highlights their historical background and taxonomic grouping. The importance of the secreted

This study investigates the infestation dynamics of Panonychus ulmi McGregor 1916 and its associated predators in Malus domestica borkh orchards across three towns in Morocco: Midelt, Ait Sebaa, and Imouzzer-Kender, situated in the Fez-Meknes and Draa-Tafilalt regions. Ait Sebaa (Fez-Meknes region), characterized by high temperatures and a lower altitude, exhibited a substantial increase in P. ulmi and its predators. In contrast,

The root lesion nematode, Pratylenchus thornei, causes high yield losses in rainfed wheat fields in Morocco, as well as worldwide. Growing resistant varieties is one of the most effective methods for controlling nematodes. Therefore, a collection of 69 wheat lines (Triticum aestivum and T. durum), provided by the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA-Meknes, Morocco) and the International

Significant threat to wheat production in North Africa. This study assessed the resistance of 100 elite wheat breeding lines (51 durum and 49 bread wheat) from Morocco against H. avenae. Using a single population of the pathogen from the Zaers region, resistance was evaluated based on nematode reproduction factors, categorized into five classes ranging from

The population dynamics of Jacobiasca lybica were monitored in different grapevines cultivars, citrus trees, and windbreak trees and the planning of insecticide treatments based on the recorded degree days (DD) was investigated. The study was conducted in Berkane province of Morocco during 2019, 2020 and 2021, using five yellow sticky traps for each experimental unit that were