Use of endophytic bacteria naturally associated with Cestrum nocturnum for Fusarium wilt biocontrol and enhancement of tomato growth. Aydi-Ben Abdallah, R., Mejdoub-Trabelsi, B., Nefzi, A., Jabnoun-Khiareddine, H., and Daami-Remadi, M. (Tunisia)

Three endophytic bacterial isolates, recovered from Cestrum nocturnum (night blooming jasmine) leaves and stems, were assessed for their ability to suppress tomato Fusarium wilt disease, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (FOL), and to improve growth of tomato plants. Isolates tested ha...

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Main Authors: Rania Aydi-Ben Abdallah, Boutheina Mejdoub-Trabelsi, Ahlem Nefzi, Hayfa Jabnoun-Khiareddine, Mejda Daami-Remadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institution of the Agricultural Research and Higher Education 2017-03-01
Series:Tunisian Journal of Plant Protection
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Online Access: http://www.tjpp.tn/SiteWeb/TJPPsiSite/CurrentIssue/2Aydi.pdf