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Cristiano Bellé

Phytus Group (Phytus Institute) - Brazil

Cristiano Bellé is a researcher in the field of plant nematology and biological control at Phytus Institute, Brazil. He is also a researcher at the Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa (UNSA), Peru. He obtained a master’s degree in Agronomy from the Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil, in 2014, a doctorate degree in Crop Protection from the Federal University of Pelotas, Brazil, in 2018, and a post-doctorate degree in Soil Biology and Microbiology from the Federal University of Santa Maria in 2019. He has experience in the field of agronomy with an emphasis on plant pathology and plant nematology. His work is related to the etiology and diagnosis of plant diseases caused by nematodes and fungi, pathogenicity and host-parasite relationships of plant-parasitic nematode diseases, the interaction between plant-parasitic nematodes and soilborne fungi in plants, and biological, cultural, and chemical control of plant-parasitic nematodes.

2books edited

2chapters authored

Latest work with IntechOpen by Cristiano Bellé

This Edited Volume Current and Emerging Challenges in the Diseases of Trees is a collection of reviewed and relevant research chapters, offering a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field of Life Sciences. The book comprises single chapters authored by various researchers and edited by an expert active in the Agricultural and Biological Sciences research area. All chapters are complete in themselves but united under a common research study topic. This publication aims at providing a thorough overview of the latest research efforts by international authors on Agricultural and Biological Sciences and open new possible research paths for further novel developments.

Current and Emerging Challenges in the Diseases of Trees

Current and Emerging Challenges in the Diseases of Trees

Edited by Cristiano Bellé

Books edited

Nematodes

Nematodes

Edited by Cristiano Bellé

Chapters authored

Molecular Characterization and Pathogenicity of Trichoderma Isolates to Meloidogyne javanica

By Ricardo R. Balardin, Cristiano Bellé, Daiane Dalla Nora, Rodrigo F. Ramos, José Carlos V. Rodrigues and Zaida I. Antoniolli

Nematodes are considered a serious problem for agriculture. Nematodes of the Meloidogyne genus can attack a wide range of plants, needing different management methods to decrease its population. Fungi from the Trichoderma genus has been related to have potential as biological control agents. However, before an organism is used as biological control agent, first it is necessary to prospect, characterize and test its potential as biocontrol agent, so the objective of this work was to characterize and test fungi isolates of the Trichoderma genus to control M. javanica. We obtained forty isolate to carry out this experiment. We extracted the DNA of each isolate to discover which species we were testing, by doing a PCR and sequencing. We tested in vitro their parasitism effect using ELISA plate. Also, we extracted their filtrate to see if their metabolites have potential to reduce nematode population by showing a high mortality or inhibiting hatching. The results confirmed the high potential of the fungi of Trichoderma genus as a biological agent to control Meloidogyne javanica.

Part of the book: Nematodes

Perspective Chapter: Microorganisms and Their Relationship with Tree Health

By Rodrigo F. Ramos, Lisiane Sobucki, Estéfany Pawlowski, Janaina S. Sarzi, Jessica E. Rabuske, Lucas G. Savian, Tiago E. Kaspary and Cristiano Bellé

The health of plants depends on numerous environmental factors. All plants, including trees, live in close relationship with microorganisms. Plants harbor microbial communities in above- and below-ground tissues, where plant-associated microbial communities are influenced by environmental conditions and host genotype. The microbiome of trees is composed of mutualistic, commensal, and pathogenic microorganisms. Mutualistic microorganisms can help trees obtain nutrients (e.g., phosphorus and nitrogen) and defend against plant pathogens. Ecological interactions between different microbial groups directly influence host health, and endophytic microorganisms can inhibit pathogen growth or induce the expression of genes related to tree defense against these adverse organisms. Hence, understanding host-microbiome-environment interactions are crucial for modulating tree health.

Part of the book: Current and Emerging Challenges in the Diseases of Trees

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