Optimization of amylase production by the biological control agent Bacillus halotolerans RFP74 using response surface methodology.

Background: Over the years, excessive use of chemical pesticides to control plant pathogens has caused environmental problems. Therefore, biological solutions such as the use of microorganisms with antimicrobial capacity become indispensable. To inhibit the growth of plant pathogens, biological control agents use different mechanisms, including the production of hydrolytic enzymes.