Bacteria from the Amphibian Skin Inhibit the Growth of Phytopathogenic Fungi and Control Postharvest Rots.

ABSTRACT: Postharvest diseases caused by phytopathogenic fungi represent one of the main challenges in the agricultural industry, leading to significant losses in fruit production. Although chemical treatments have been widely used for the control of these pathogens, the emergence of resistant strains and concerns regarding food safety and environmental impact have driven the search for novel effective and eco-friendly alternatives, such as the use of biological control agents (BCAs). Previously, we demonstrated that bacteria isolated from frog skin inhibit the growth of the phytopathogenic fungus Botrytis cinerea. Based on these findings, in this study we aimed to investigate the biocontrol potential of three bacterial isolates obtained from the skin of the frog Craugastor fitzingeri. Dual culture

SUBMITTER: Gutierrez-Pavon AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12484273 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature