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ReviewPlants (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Next-Generation Biopesticides for the Control of Fungal Plant Pathogens.

Younes Rezaee Danesh, Nurhan Keskin, Solmaz Najafi, Harlene Hatterman-Valenti, Ozkan Kaya

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Review in Plants (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Advances in the Control of Plant Fungal Pathogens.Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
    Review
  2. EngineeringAIMS microbiology · 2026
    Review
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Younes Rezaee DaneshDepartment of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, 65090 Van, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0003-1060-0264
Nurhan KeskinDepartment of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, 65090 Van, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0003-2332-1459
Solmaz NajafiDepartment of Field Crops, Faculty of Agriculture, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, 65090 Van, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0003-1011-7184
Harlene Hatterman-ValentiDepartment of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8416-4800
Ozkan KayaDepartment of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-1679-6125

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review explores the innovative approaches in the development of next-generation biopesticides, focusing on molecular and microbial strategies for effective control of fungal plant pathogens. As agricultural practices increasingly seek sustainable solutions to combat plant diseases, biopesticides have emerged as a promising alternative to chemical pesticides, offering reduced environmental impact and enhanced safety for non-target organisms. The review begins by outlining the critical role of fungal pathogens in global agriculture, emphasizing the need for novel control methods that can mitigate their detrimental effects on crop yields. Key molecular strategies discussed include the use of genetic engineering to enhance the efficacy of biopesticides, the application of RNA interference (RNAi) techniques to target specific fungal genes, and the development of bioactive compounds derived from natural sources. Additionally, this review highlights the potential of microbial agents, such as beneficial bacteria and fungi, in establishing biocontrol mechanisms that promote plant health and resilience. Through a comprehensive review of recent studies and advancements in the field, this manuscript illustrates how integrating molecular and microbial strategies can lead to the development of effective biopesticides tailored to combat specific fungal threats. The implications of these strategies for sustainable agriculture are discussed, alongside the challenges and future directions for research and implementation. Ultimately, this review aims to provide a thorough understanding of the transformative potential of next-generation biopesticides in the fight against fungal plant pathogens, contributing to the broader goal of sustainable food production.

Indexed as

biopesticidesfungal pathogensmicrobial controlmolecular strategiesplant pathologysustainable agriculture

Identifiers

PMID41600119
PMCPMC12845251

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