Culturable Endophytes Associated with Soybean Seeds and Their Potential for Suppressing Seed-Borne Pathogens
Seed-borne pathogens in crops reduce the seed germination rate and hamper seedling growth, leading to significant yield loss.Due to the growing concerns about environmental damage and the development of resistance to agrochemicals among pathogen populations, there is a strong demand for eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic chemicals in agricultur