Shida Ji, Bin Liu, Jing Han, Ning Kong, Yongfeng Yang, Jianxia Zhang, Yucheng Wang, Zhihua Liu
BACKGROUND: Bacillus, as a plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria, can enhance the resistance of plants to phytopathogens. So, in our study, the excellent biocontrol Bacillus strains were screened and used to control ginkgo leaf blight (Alternaria tenuissima). RESULTS: Four biocontrol Bacillus strains-Bsa537, Bam337, Bso544, and Bsu503-were selected from 286 isolates based on their capacity to inhibit pathogens and promote plant growth. They significantly improved the resistance of ginkgo to leaf blight, especially the mixture of four Bacillus strains, which contributed to the decrease in lesion areas by more than 40%...
April 5, 2024: Pest Management Science