Characterization of chaetoglobosin producing Chaetomium globosum for the management of Fusarium-Meloidogyne wilt complex in tomato.

Aim: Simultaneous management of FOL and RKN causing wilt complex in tomato by chaetoglobosin-producing Chaetomium globosum.

Methods And Results: Random survey was carried out to isolate Fusarium and Chaetomium. Twelve Fusarium isolates were characterized, and FOL4 (virulent) was molecularly identified.

Complete Genome Sequence Analysis of Bbv57, a Promising Biocontrol Agent against Phytopathogens.

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are a group of root-associated beneficial bacteria emerging as one of the powerful agents in sustainable plant disease management. Among the PGPR, Bacillus sp. has become a popular biocontrol agent for controlling pests and the diseases of several crops of agricultural and horticultural importance.

Pseudomonas-induced defence molecules in rice plants against leaffolder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis) pest.

Fluorescent pseudomonad strains Pf1, TDK1 and PY15 individually and in combination were evaluated against leaffolder, Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Guen., in rice under in vitro, glasshouse and field conditions. Among the various treatments used, a combination of Pf1, TDK1 and PY15 strains effectively reduced the incidence of leaffolder pest in rice plants to an extent comparable with chlorpyrifos-methyl.