Whole genome sequence of seaweed endophyte Bacillus halotolerans strain AUPP for antagonistic activity against Fusarium incarnatum causing chilli fruit rot.

Endophytes isolated from seaweeds emerge as promising biocontrol agents against broad spectrum of plant diseases. The endophytic bacteria were isolated from the seaweed (Sargassum wightii) to manage the chilli fruit rot pathogen Fusarium incarnatum. The antifungal activity of the isolated bacteria was tested by dual culture assay and plant growth-promoting activity was also tested by the standard paper towel method.

Effect of cultivar mixtures of Finger millet [ L. Gaertn.] on blast [ (Cooke) Sacc.] disease development under field conditions.

The study aimed to assess the impact of different combinations of cultivar mixtures on finger millet blast epidemics without affecting yield. The research employed Disease Progress Curves (DPCs) such as AUDPC, rAUDPC, and sAUDPC to evaluate leaf, neck and finger blast epidemics' severity at various time intervals. Treatments involved mixtures of pre-released cultures and commercial varieties, combined with resistant cultivars in ratios of 1:1 and 2:1 to combat blast disease.