Biocontrol potential of endophytic bacterium GS-16 against tea anthracnose caused by .

Background: As one of the main pathogens causing tea anthracnose disease, has brought immeasurable impact on the sustainable development of agriculture. Given the adverse effects of chemical pesticides to the environment and human health, biological control has been a focus of the research on this pathogen. GS-16, which was isolated from healthy tea leaves, had exhibited strong antagonistic activity against tea anthracnose disease.