Isolation, identification and characterization of endophytic bacteria antagonistic to Phytophthora palmivora causing black pod of cocoa in Malaysia
Black pod rot is the most significant factor limiting production of cocoa (Theobroma cacao) in Malaysia with average annual losses of above 30%. This work was carried out to isolate, characterize and screen bacterial endophytes from cocoa plants for their biological control activities. Their mechani...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Springer
2019
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/80341/1/Isolation%2C%20identification%20and%20characterization%20of%20endophytic%20bacteria%20antagonistic%20to%20Phytophthora%20palmivora%20causing%20black%20pod%20of%20cocoa%20in%20Malaysia.pdf |