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VOL. 8, ISSUE 3 (2026)
Bacillus velezensis: Potential bioagent for the management of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
Authors
Sohail Mohammed, Bhagyashree Bhatt, Devanshi Pandit
Abstract
Sclerotinia
sclerotiorum, a broad host pathogen, causes humungous losses in several crops. The
limited availability of resistant sources against the pathogen makes its
management difficult. Biocontrol agent offers environment friendly approach for
the suppression of the pathogen. Microbes like Trichoderma, Bacillus and
Pseudomonas spp, have been successfully utilized for their antagonistic
effect against the pathogen in several studies. This study emphasized on the
use of some microbial formulations against the pathogen and their methods of
application. Six bioformulations were evaluated using soil drenching and
seedling dip method of applications. Amongst all the tested formulations, the
liquid formulation consisting of Bacillus velezensis, Bacillus
subtilis subsp. subtilis & Bacillus subtilis subsp. spizizenii
(Kush Vardan-1) was found to be most affective and showed minimum
disease incidence of Sclerotinia sclerotinia on cauliflower. On
comparing the methods of application seedling dip method was observed to be
more effective in minimizing disease incidence for all the bioformulations.
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Pages:98-101
How to cite this article:
Sohail Mohammed, Bhagyashree Bhatt, Devanshi Pandit "<i>Bacillus velezensis</i>: Potential bioagent for the management of <i>Sclerotinia sclerotiorum</i>". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 8, Issue 3, 2026, Pages 98-101
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