Biocontrol of Rhizoctonia solani in basmati rice by the application of Lactobacillus and Weissella spp.

ABSTRACT: Rice is a staple food crop and is a major source of employment and income in the world. However, the attack of fungal disease poses a serious threat to the crop growth and productivity and leads toward yield loses. Therefore, current study was performed to evaluate the biocontrol potential of Lactobacillus and Weissella spp. on basmati rice against Rhizoctonia solani. Agar disc method was performed to evaluate the antifungal activity of both bacteria against R. solani. Petri plate and pot experiments were conducted to evaluate the growth promotion and biocontrol potential of both bacteria in Basmati rice under R. solani stress. Results indicated that maximum antifungal activity (82%) was recorded by Lactobacillus sp. Maximum phosphate solubilization and siderophore production was recorded

SUBMITTER: Akhtar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10449839 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature