Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute

Genome sequence of the endophytic biocontrol and plant growth-promoting Serratia marcescens strain Sm25P5 from wheat seed

ABSTRACT We report the whole genome of Serratia marcescens strain Sm25P5, an endophyte isolated from blast-resistant wheat seed. The 5.1-Mb genome harbors diverse putative biosynthetic gene associated with nutrient accumulation, mobilization, and antifungal activity, supporting i...

Partial soil wetting and drying regulate root water uptake in deep-rooted apple orchard

The drought-prone Chinese Loess Plateau (CLP) apple trees have roots that extend deep into the soil. Even when the upper soil layers (0–10 m) are above the permanent wilting point, deep (>10 m) root water uptake (RWU) occurs; the reasons for the deep RWU remain unknown. This stud...

The 2NS chromosomal translocation enhances redox homeostasis and mitigates oxidative stress during Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum infection in wheat

Wheat blast, caused by the hemibiotrophic fungus Magnaporthe oryzae Triticum (MoT), is a destructive disease that poses a severe threat to global wheat production. The 2NS chromosomal translocation, introgressed from Aegilops ventricosa into the Bangladeshi wheat variety BARI Gom...

Combined effects of magnesium and micronutrients on growth, yield, quality, and nutrient use efficiency of bitter gourd in terrace soils

Combined effects of magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), and boron (B) on bitter gourd ( Momordica charantia L.) under terrace soils are not well documented. Therefore, a study was conducted to assess the combined effect of Mg, Zn, and B fertilization on bitter gourd growth, yield, nutrien...

Sustainable intensification of pigeon pea-turmeric intercropping to optimize turmeric population density for enhancing productivity, and economic profitability

Achieving sustainable intensification of cropping system to meet rising food and nutritional demands remains a significant challenge in many developing countries, particularly where smallholder farmers cultivate highly constrained landholding. In such contexts, intercropping offe...