Biocontrol Agents for Improved Agriculture

<p>1. The expediency of fungi as biocontrol agents for the enhancement of food security<br>2. Plant growth promoting microorganisms from native plants: an untapped resource of biocontrol and biofertilizer agents<br>3. Biological control of Plasmopara viticola: where are we now?<br>4. Biological control of diseases in Theobroma cacao<br>5. Synergistic mechanisms between plant growth-promoting bacteria and Trichoderma to control plant diseases<br>6. Genomic mining for the identification of promising mechanisms of bioactivity in biological control agents<br>7. Production and commercialization of biocontrol products<br>8. Understanding Trichoderma: between biotechnology and microbial ecology<br>9. Formulation of microbial biocontrol agents–an industrial perspective<br>10. Endophytic microbiota in plant disease management<br>11. Endophytic microorganism as a source of bioactive compounds<br>12. Plant growth promoting bacteria in food security and plant disease management<br>13. Bacterial strains used in post-harvest management of fruits<br>14. Bacterial volatiles application in plant disease management<br>15. CRISPER/ CAS techniques used in plant disease management<br>16. The impact of climate change on plant diseases and food security<br>17. Insects–plants-pathogens: Toxicity, dependence and defense dynamics<br>18. MicroRNAs in plant insect interaction and insect pest control<br>19. Ladybirds as an biocontrol agent<br>20. Endophytes:The Treasure House of Bioactive Compounds with Potential Applications in Sustainable Agriculture and other Sectors</p>