Antagonist Effect of Bacillus Species against Alternaria Rot of Tomato

Authors

  • Javaria Malik Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
  • Saba Maalik Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56810/jkjagri.002.02.0042

Keywords:

Antifungal activity, Alternaria alternate, Planta assay

Abstract

The PGPR possesses antifungal activity against a broad range of pathogens. In this research study, the LPs of Bacillus strain B1 and B2 against Alternaria alternata were assessed. In vitro and in Planta assay on tomato fruit was made to check the post-harvest quality of fruits. The lipopeptides produced by both strains suppress the growth of the fungal pathogen Alternaria alternata and lessen the disease severity of the Alternaria rot on tomato fruits. The result revealed the quality of the Bacillus-treated fruits was also maintained and satisfactory. The lipopeptides of bacillus strain B1 and B2 represent a new innovative method to lessen the use of fungicides and chemical approaches to reduce the post-harvest loss caused by Alternaria alternata.

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Published

2022-08-30

How to Cite

Malik, J., & Maalik, S. (2022). Antagonist Effect of Bacillus Species against Alternaria Rot of Tomato. Jammu Kashmir Journal of Agriculture, 2(2), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.56810/jkjagri.002.02.0042

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): Jammu Kashmir J. Agri.

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