Rhizobacteria Bacillus spp. induce resistance against anthracnose disease in chili (Capsicum annuum L.) through activating host defense response
Abstract Bacillus sp. BSp.3/aM, a beneficial rhizobacteria, was analyzed for the ability to improve plant health of chili by suppressing anthracnose disease. In the dual culture assay, the bacterium Bacillus sp. BSp.3/aM was found inhibitory to Colletotrichum capsica (6 mm). Further, upon seed primi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-07-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41938-019-0148-2 |