Bacterial Bioagents: An Effective Tool for Plant Disease Management
Sneha R. Patil*
Dept. of Plant Pathology, Horticulture College and Research Institute, TNAU, Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu (625 604), India
C. Senthilraja
Dept. of Plant Protection, Horticulture College and Research Institute, TNAU, Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu (625 604), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Bacterial bioagents, Biological control, Disease management, Plant disease
Abstract
Crop yield is greatly hampered by the infection created by pests and pathogens. Various pathogens cause severe disease and greatly reduce the yield thus making it essential for managing these pathogens. Chemical management has been widely exploited for managing these diseases. The use of chemicals has created various issues such as residual toxicity, chemical residue in soil and final produce, soil degradation, reduction in soil fertility. To overcome these issues various new strategies have been recognized among which use of bacterial biocontrol agents is an effective tool for plant disease management. Bacterial biocontrol agents help in management of disease without creating any negative effects on the environment.
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