Biocontrol efficacy of <i>Bacillus licheniformis</i> and <i>Bacillus amyloliquefaciens</i> against rice pathogens.

ABSTRACT: Biocontrol is a cost-effective and eco-friendly approach to control plant pathogens using natural enemies. Antagonistic microorganisms or their derivatives specifically target the plant pathogens while minimizing the harm to non-target organisms. Bacterial blight and brown spot are the major rice diseases caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) and Bipolaris oryzae (Bo), respectively. This study was conducted to assess the plant growth-promoting potential and biocontrol activity of root-associated bacteria against the rice pathogens, Xoo and Bo. A total of 98 bacteria were isolated from rice roots and characterized for plant growth-promoting properties including phosphate solubilization, indole-3-acetic acid production, nitrogen fixati

SUBMITTER: Tariq M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11786712 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature