Possible biocontrol of bacterial blight in pomegranate using native endophytic Bacillus spp. under field conditions.

ABSTRACT: Bacterial blight in pomegranate, caused by Xanthomonas citri pv. punicae (Xcp), is one of the most devastating diseases, leading to substantial economic losses in pomegranate production. Methods for blight management in pomegranate production are scarce and not well established. To date, the major control strategy is targeting the pathogen with antibiotics and copper-based compounds. However, excessive use of antibiotics has resulted in the development of antibiotic resistance in the field population of Xcp. Hence, as a means of eco-friendly and sustainable management of bacterial blight, the use of native endophytes was investigated under field conditions in the current study. Endophytic bacteria were isolated from micro-propagated nodal explants of pomegranate and were iden

SUBMITTER: Manjunatha N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11668753 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature