Biocontrol of Fusarium head blight in rice using Bacillus velezensis JCK-7158.

ABSTRACT: Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a destructive disease caused by several species of Fusarium, such as Fusarium graminearum and F. asiaticum. FHB affects cereal crops, including wheat, barley, and rice, worldwide. Fusarium-infected kernels not only cause reduced yields but also cause quality loss by producing mycotoxins, such as trichothecenes and zearalenone, which are toxic to animals and humans. For decades, chemical fungicides have been used to control FHB because of their convenience and high control efficacy. However, the prolonged use of chemical fungicides has caused adverse effects, including the emergence of drug resistance to pathogens and environmental pollution. Biological control is considered one of the most promising alternatives to chemicals

SUBMITTER: Yeo YJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11194345 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature