International publications

Root-knot nematodes, Meloidogyne spp., are obligate endoparasites with major global economic significance. Their reproductive techniques display a broad variety continuum, ranging from amphimixis to obligatory mitotic parthenogenesis. Root-knot nematodes (RKN) developed invasion and colonization techniques, including the expression of immune suppressors to get beyond the host plant’s defences. Natural products are used to combat these

Remote sensing technology is vital for precision agriculture, aiding in early issue detection, resource management, and environmentally friendly practices. Recent advances in remote sensing technology and data processing have propelled unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into valuable tools for obtaining detailed data on plant diseases with high spatial, temporal, and spectral resolution. Given the growing body

Apple crops are prone to several diseases that limit their production—in particular, root rot caused by a new genus of oomycetes, mainly Phytopythium vexans. This study aims to screen antagonistic bacteria that can play an important role in the biological control of this pathogenic oomycete and to evaluate their capacity to promote plant growth. The

Citrus fruits are vulnerable to green mold (caused by Penicillium digitatum) and blue mold (caused by Penicillium italicum) during storage, posing significant challenges to the industry. Therefore, biological control utilizing antagonistic bacteria has emerged as a dependable strategy for managing postharvest diseases. In this study, halophilic bacterial isolates were carefully selected from diverse saline ecosystems, including the

Background and aims Olive trees are one of the most important crops in the Mediterranean, especially in Morocco, and they are vulnerable to various soil-borne pathogens that can cause significant yield losses and economic damage. This study aimed to investigate the diversity, abundance, and community composition of phytopathogenic nematodes in Moroccan olive agroecosystems, and to

Plant-parasite nematodes negatively impact legume crops' health, resulting in massive economic losses worldwide. The conventional parasite control technique relied on chemically synthesized substances having a parasiticidal effect, which had a harmful influence on the environment. These substances harm the beneficial microorganisms in the soil and may also remain poisonous residues in agricultural products. Other control

In 2021, during a survey in the Djelfa region of Algeria, the dagger nematodes Xiphinema index and Xiphinema pachtaicum were found infesting grapevine (Vitis vinifera). These nematodes were identified based on their morphological/morphometric features and then confirmed via molecular analysis of the D2D3 region (26S rRNA). Microscopic assessment of females indicated the occurrence of both

The olive tree (Olea europaea L.) is a significantly important crop in an ecological, economic, and cultural manner, particularly in North Africa. Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are dangerous soilborne pathogens, particularly in olive nurseries, contributing to annual economic and yield losses. However, the impact of these nematodes on olive orchards and nurseries has been documented in only

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