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Screening and identification of biocontrol agents for fusarium wilt disease in Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.
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  • Lisha Jiao,
  • Qingyin Sun,
  • Huilin Shu,
  • Qidan Chen,
  • Zilong Li,
  • Li Xiyang
Lisha Jiao
Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Qingyin Sun
Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Huilin Shu
Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Qidan Chen
Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Zilong Li
Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Li Xiyang
Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Abstract

Fusarium wilt in Chrysanthemums, a long-standing issue, is primarily caused by Fusarium equiseti, though confusion persists about its specific forma specialis. This study first identified and validated the pathogenic fungus in Chrysanthemum morifolium using Koch’s postulates. In response to the environmental impact of chemical pesticides, the study focused on biocontrol alternatives. Healthy C. morifolium rhizosphere soil was sampled to isolate antagonistic bacteria. Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, showing a 3.9 cm inhibition zone in plate confrontation tests, was identified as a potent biocontrol agent. Puncture inoculation tests on detached leaves and live plants demonstrated that lesion size in plants treated with both the pathogen and B. amyloliquefaciens was significantly reduced compared to controls, confirming the bacterium’s efficacy in inhibiting Fusarium wilt. This research provides a foundation for developing sustainable biocontrol methods for managing this disease in agriculture.
11 Nov 2024Submitted to Journal of Basic Microbiology
13 Nov 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
13 Nov 2024Submission Checks Completed
13 Nov 2024Assigned to Editor
19 Nov 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned