Isolation and characterization of Bacillus bacteria with antagonistic properties against the pathogens Alternaria alternata and Fusarium graminearum.

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A. Smagulova

Siberian Federal Scientific Centre of Agro-BioTechnologies of the Russian Academy of Sciences Krasnoobsk, Novosibirsk region, Russia

smagulova@biocenter.kz

Abstract

Fungal diseases cause significant damage to crop production, making the protection of crops from harmful organisms essential for ensuring food security. Today, developing biological methods for crop protection is increasingly relevant. In this context, introducing preparations with biocidal action into agricultural practices is of great interest. These preparations should include bacterial strains with antagonistic properties against phytopathogenic microorganisms. The antagonistic properties of Bacillus bacteria are particularly noteworthy, as their metabolites can degrade mycotoxins, potentially reducing their toxicity. The search for Bacillus strains suitable for creating effective biofungicides against Fusarium and Alternaria diseases in plants holds promising prospects.

Keywords:
Bacillus, Alternaria blight, Fusarium blight, antagonism, phytopathogen

Article Details

Received 2025-04-28
Accepted 2025-06-24
Published 2024-06-30

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