Binucleate Rhizoctonia Strain: A Potential Biocontrol Agent in Wheat Production

Endophytic Bacillus subtilis Strain E1R-J Is a Promising Biocontrol Agent for Wheat Powdery Mildew

In this study, the biocontrol efficacies of 14 endophytic bacterial strains were tested against Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici (Bgt) in pot experiments under greenhouse conditions. Bacillus subtilis strain E1R-j significantly reduced disease index and exhibited the best control (90.97%). When different formulations of E1R-j were sprayed 24 h before Bgt inoculation, fermentation liquid without...

Protease over-production in the presence of copper by a Trichoderma harzianum strain with biocontrol potential

The effect of copper on the production of extracellular trypsin-like proteases of Trichoderma harzianum T66 was examined. Trypsin-like protease enzyme activities were significantly enhanced in the presence of copper ion. It was demonstrated that instead of raising the activity of previously produced enzymes, copper ions are able to induce the secretion of extracellular trypsin-like proteases. S...

First Evidence of a Binucleate Rhizoctonia as the Casual Agent of Dry Rot Canker of Sugar Beet in Nebraska

Genome Sequence of the Endophytic Bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis Strain KB1, a Potential Biocontrol Agent against Phytopathogens.

ITALIC! Bacillus thuringiensisis the most widely known microbial pesticide used in agricultural applications. Herein, we report a draft genome sequence of the endophytic bacterium ITALIC! Bacillus thuringiensisstrain KB1, which exhibits antagonism against phytopathogens.

Draft Genome Sequence of Cryptococcus flavescens Strain OH182.9_3C, a Biocontrol Agent against Fusarium Head Blight of Wheat

Cryptococcus flavescens strain OH182.9_3C (3C) is a novel biopesticidal agent that can be used to control fusarium head blight of wheat. Here we present the draft genome sequence for 3C, the first for the species C. flavescens. Additionally, several genes that may contribute to the biocontrol activities of 3C were identified in silico.