Biocontrol of Meloidogyne spp. in Solanum lycopersicum using a dual combination of Bacillus strains

ABSTRACT: Root-knot nematodes (RKNs, Meloidogyne spp.) are obligate plant parasites that constitute a significant pest for agriculture worldwide. They penetrate the plant roots, reducing the uptake of water and nutrients, causing a significant impact on crop yield. One alternative on focus now for nematode management is biological control. Rhizobacteria within the Bacillus genus show multiple modes of action against plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) that can act alone or in combination. In this context, we evaluated a dual-strain bacteria combination (B. paralicheniformi FMCH001 and B. subtilis FMCH002) to reduce nematode infection in tomato plants. We evaluated mortality of larvae from Meloidogyne javanica in vitro, as well as eggs hatching after the treatment. Atraction, penetration, establishment,

SUBMITTER: Diaz-Manzano F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9846617 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature