Scientists discover how fungi interact with soil actinomycetes

Scientists discover how fungi interact with soil actinomycetes

In the world of agriculture, rice is a staple food for more than half of the global population, making its cultivation crucial for food security. However, the rice blast fungus Pyricularia oryzae (syn. Magnaporthe oryzae)poses a significant threat to rice crops, causing extensive damage and leading to substantial yield losses. Traditional methods of controlling this … Read more

Scientists discover how rice blast fungi interact with soil microbes

Scientists discover how rice blast fungi interact with soil microbes

The growth of S. griseus was promoted by coculturing with P. oryzae, but not by culturing alone. A culture plate supplemented with phenol red indicated that P. oryzae increased the pH of the surrounding area, which, in turn, promoted S. griseus growth, suggesting that the P. oryzae-produced alkaline compounds stimulated growth. Credit: Dr. Yuuki Furuyama … Read more