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Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultpositivemeasured

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Six PGPR strains reduced the colony diameter of Alternaria, Chaetomium and Epicoccum.

Taxon: Triticum aestivum L.Triticum aestivumt0
Treatment: six strains testede0
Interactor: AlternariaAlternariae0pathogen
Second interactor: ChaetomiumChaetomiume0pathogen
Outcome: diametere0
Direction: reducede0
Qualifier: Epicoccume0

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“Triticum aestivum L.”
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“the six strains tested reduced the diameter of Alternaria, Chaetomium, Epicoccum, Fusarium, Geotrichum, and Parastagonospora”
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Title

Biocontrol of fungi associated with wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) by plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria and biochar

Leticia Gómez-Velázquez; Lucia López-Reyes; Moisés Graciano Carcaño-Montiel; et al. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 2026. doi:10.1080/03235408.2026.2650350

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Intervention effect Six PGPR strains reduced the colony diameter of Fusarium, Geotrichum and Parastagonospora.
Intervention effect Biochar at 0.5% showed an antagonistic effect against the fungi when supplemented with PGPR.
Intervention effect Wheat seeds treated with biochar plus Bacillus plus Serratia significantly reduced the plant disease severity index.
Intervention effect Wheat seeds treated with biochar plus Bacillus plus Serratia increased grain health and crop yield.

Observationobservedoriginal resultmeasured

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Alternaria was the second most frequent seed-borne fungus, at 21.25%.

Taxon: Panicum miliaceum and Echinochloa crus-galliPanicum miliaceumEchinochloa crus-gallit1
Interactor: AlternariaAlternariae3pathogen
Outcome: followed by Alternariae3
Value: 21.25%e3

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“Seedborne fungal pathogens associated with Panicum miliaceum and Echinochloa crus-galli in Hungary”
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“followed by Alternaria (21.25%), and Aspergillus (16.5%)”
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Title

Seedborne fungal pathogens associated with Panicum miliaceum and Echinochloa crus-galli in Hungary

Kelvin Kiprop; Simon Okwangan; Evans Duah Agyemang; et al. GEORGIKON FOR AGRICULTURE 2026. doi:10.56617/gfa.7374

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Observation Fusarium was the most dominant seed-borne fungus, at 44.25% of 400 seeds.
Observation Aspergillus was a seed-borne fungus at 16.5%.
Observation E. crus-galli was more susceptible to Fusarium than P. miliaceum.
Observation E. crus-galli was more susceptible to Alternaria than P. miliaceum.
Observation E. crus-galli was more susceptible to Aspergillus than P. miliaceum.
Observation Most isolates were consistent with ascomycetous fungi.
Recommendation The authors recommend transitioning to non-chemical control measures for these fungal groups on monocot weeds.
Recommendation The authors recommend strengthening integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for monocot weeds.

Observationobservedoriginal resultmeasured

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E. crus-galli was more susceptible to Alternaria than P. miliaceum.

Taxon: E. crus-galliEchinochloa crus-gallie4
Interactor: AlternariaAlternariae4pathogen
Outcome: susceptibilitye4
Direction: highere4
Comparator: P. miliaceume4

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“E. crus-galli showed a higher susceptibility to Fusarium, Alternaria and Aspergillus compared to P. miliaceum”
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Title

Seedborne fungal pathogens associated with Panicum miliaceum and Echinochloa crus-galli in Hungary

Kelvin Kiprop; Simon Okwangan; Evans Duah Agyemang; et al. GEORGIKON FOR AGRICULTURE 2026. doi:10.56617/gfa.7374

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Observation Fusarium was the most dominant seed-borne fungus, at 44.25% of 400 seeds.
Observation Alternaria was the second most frequent seed-borne fungus, at 21.25%.
Observation Aspergillus was a seed-borne fungus at 16.5%.
Observation E. crus-galli was more susceptible to Fusarium than P. miliaceum.
Observation E. crus-galli was more susceptible to Aspergillus than P. miliaceum.
Observation Most isolates were consistent with ascomycetous fungi.
Recommendation The authors recommend transitioning to non-chemical control measures for these fungal groups on monocot weeds.
Recommendation The authors recommend strengthening integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for monocot weeds.

Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultpositivemeasured

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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) at 2 mm gave the highest inhibition of Alternaria spp growth, 0.640 cm.

Taxon: wheatTriticum aestivumt0
Treatment: silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) at a concentration of 2 mme2
Interactor: Alternaria sppAlternariae2pathogen
Outcome: rate of inhibitione2
Direction: higheste2
Value: 0·640 cme2
Setting: laboratorye0

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“Iraqi wheat (Triticum aestivum)”
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“A laboratory and warehouse study was conducted during the 2024/2025 season”
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“Treating the fungus filtrate with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) at a concentration of 2 mm gave the highest rate of inhibition, reaching 0·640 cm for the fungus Alternaria spp and 0·520 cm for the fungus Fusarium spp”
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Title

Using nanoparticles to preserve the safety and health of seeds from black point disease in warehouses for six varieties of Iraqi wheat (Triticum aestivum)

Saif Saadallah Hassan Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences 2026. doi:10.1007/s44447-026-00176-2

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Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultpositivemeasured

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The lowest infection rate by Alternaria spp in storage was in the (AgNPs) + pesticide + fungus treatment, at 0.75%.

Taxon: wheatTriticum aestivumt0
Treatment: (AgNPs) + pesticide + funguse6
Interactor: Alternaria sppAlternariae6pathogen
Outcome: infection ratee6
Direction: loweste6
Value: 0.75%e6
Setting: laboratorye0

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“Iraqi wheat (Triticum aestivum)”
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“A laboratory and warehouse study was conducted during the 2024/2025 season”
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“the lowest infection rate was in the treatment consisting of (AgNPs) + pesticide + fungus, as it reached 0.79% and 0.75% for the fungus Alternaria spp”
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Title

Using nanoparticles to preserve the safety and health of seeds from black point disease in warehouses for six varieties of Iraqi wheat (Triticum aestivum)

Saif Saadallah Hassan Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences 2026. doi:10.1007/s44447-026-00176-2

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Observationobservedoriginal resultmeasured

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Spectra of Alternaria-inoculated durum wheat differ clearly and over time from those of control samples.

Taxon: durum wheatTriticum turgidum subsp. durume1
Treatment: artificially inoculated with Alternaria spp.e1
Interactor: Alternaria spp.Alternariae1pathogen
Outcome: time-dependent spectral differencese2
Comparator: control samplese2

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“Samples from three durum wheat cultivars were artificially inoculated with Alternaria spp. and monitored over time”
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“Clear and time-dependent spectral differences were observed between inoculated and control samples, with the strongest discriminative features at 834 and 966 nm”
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Title

Near-Infrared Transmittance Spectroscopy for Early Screening of Alternaria Contamination and Alternariol Risk in Durum Wheat

Alessandro Cammerata; Viviana Del Frate; Angela Iori; et al. Agriculture 2026. doi:10.3390/agriculture16101102

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Observationobservedoriginal resultpositivemeasured

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JSM-10 exhibited antagonistic activity against Alternaria spp.

Taxon: buckwheate4
Interactor: Alternaria spp.Alternariae5pathogen
Outcome: antagonistic activitye5

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“Paenibacillus sp. JSM-10”
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“JSM-10 exhibited antagonistic activity against a range of pathogenic microorganisms, including Nigrospora oryzae, Bipolaris sorokiniana, Alternaria spp., and Escherichia coli”
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“enhancing buckwheat growth under normal and saline conditions”
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Title

Integrative Exploration of Paenibacillus sp. JSM-10 as a Potential Multi-Stress-Tolerant Microbial Inoculant for Sustainable Agriculture

Zhasmin Zhaksybek; Adel Sattarova; Ainur Akimbekova; et al. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2026. doi:10.3390/ijms27094062

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Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultpositivesignificant (as stated)measured

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ETH fumigation significantly reduced pathogenic fungal and bacterial taxa on cucumber seeds, including Alternaria (52.16%).

Taxon: cucumberCucumis sativuse0
Treatment: ETH fumigatione3
Interactor: AlternariaAlternariae4pathogen
Outcome: pathogenic fungal and bacterial taxae4
Direction: reducinge4
Value: 52.16%e4

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“reduce cucumber yield and seed quality”
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“ETH fumigation”
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“significantly reducing pathogenic fungal and bacterial taxa, including Fusarium (69.55%), Alternaria (52.16%), and Proteobacteria”
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Title

The innovative application of ethylicin as a seed‐fumigant in preventing and controlling cucumber seed‐borne pathogens

Min Zhang; Guangming Chen; Zhaoai Shi; et al. Pest Management Science 2026. doi:10.1002/ps.70917

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Intervention effect ETH showed the highest efficacy against target pathogens of cucumber seeds, outperforming AITC and CP, with over 75% inhibition.
Intervention effect ETH fumigation significantly reduced pathogenic fungal and bacterial taxa on cucumber seeds, including Fusarium (69.55%).
Intervention effect ETH fumigation significantly reduced Proteobacteria on cucumber seeds.
Intervention effect ETH fumigation increased germination and emergence of cucumber by 10.00–24.32%.
Intervention effect ETH fumigation improved plant height of cucumber by 7.30–16.60%.
Intervention effect ETH fumigation improved stem thickness of cucumber by 2.73–5.11%.
Intervention effect ETH fumigation improved chlorophyll content of cucumber by 6.77–7.80%.
Intervention effect ETH-treated cucumber plants produced up to seven flowers per plant, compared with three in the control.
Observation Seed residues of ethylicin ranged from 1.19 to 7.55 mg kg −1.
Recommendation The authors recommend ethylicin as a seed fumigant for cucumber, with strong potential for disease suppression and crop establishment.

Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultpositivemeasured

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In treated strawberries the abundance of spoilage microorganisms, including Alternaria and Pantoea, decreased

Taxon: strawberriesFragaria ×ananassat0
Treatment: clove extracte3
Interactor: AlternariaAlternariae5pathogen
Second interactor: PantoeaPantoeae5other
Outcome: abundance of spoilage microorganismse5
Direction: decreasede5

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“Preservative effects of clove extract against Alternaria alternata on postharvest strawberries”
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“The MFC of clove extract against A. alternata was 30 mg/mL, which reduced spore survival rate to 40.0% and increased cell membrane permeability”
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“The abundance of spoilage microorganisms (e.g., Alternaria , Pantoea) decreased, while beneficial bacteria (e.g., Bacillus ) increased in the treatment group”
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Title

Preservative effects of clove extract against Alternaria alternata on postharvest strawberries and associated shifts in microbial communities

Yang Wu; Mingxue Chang; Yihan Liu; et al. Frontiers in Microbiology 2026. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2026.1736375

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Observation The minimum fungicidal concentration of clove extract against A. alternata was 30 mg/mL
Intervention effect Clove extract at the MFC reduced spore survival rate of A. alternata to 40.0%
Intervention effect Clove extract at the MFC increased cell membrane permeability of A. alternata
Intervention effect After 8 days of storage, treated strawberries had 68.3% higher firmness than the control
Intervention effect After 8 days of storage, treated strawberries had 52.5% higher VC content than the control
Intervention effect After 8 days of storage, treated strawberries had 46.4% lower weight loss rate than the control
Intervention effect In treated strawberries the abundance of beneficial bacteria, including Bacillus, increased
Mechanism Clove extract preserves strawberries by directly damaging the cell membrane of A. alternata
Mechanism Clove extract reshapes the fruit surface microbial community of strawberries
Recommendation Clove extract is proposed as a green alternative for postharvest preservation of strawberries

Observationobservedoriginal resultmeasured

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PCR with ITS identified Alternaria and Epicoccum among the fungal pathogens of cassava brown leaf spot.

Taxon: cassavaManihot esculentat0
Interactor: AlternariaAlternariae3pathogen
Second interactor: EpicoccumEpicoccume3pathogen
Outcome: fungal pathogense3
Qualifier: Preussia , and Cladosporiume3

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“Preliminary report of Epicoccum spp. associated with brown leaf spot on cassava in Kenya”
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“PCR with the ITS marker identified the fungal pathogens from the genera Alternaria , Epicoccum , Preussia , and Cladosporium”
✓ located verbatim in the source · abstract, characters 1187–1311

Title

Preliminary report of Epicoccum spp. associated with brown leaf spot on cassava in Kenya

Ephine Awuor Onyango; Sarah Naulikha Kituyi; Carol Wangui Hunja; et al. Heliyon 2026. doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2026.e45093

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