Bacillus sp. BS061 Suppresses Powdery Mildew and Gray Mold.
- Author:
Young Sook KIM
1
;
Ja Gyeong SONG
;
In Kyoung LEE
;
Woon Hyung YEO
;
Bong Sik YUN
Author Information
1. Division of Biotechnology, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Chonbuk National University, Iksan 570-752, Korea. bsyun@jbnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Bacillus sp. BS061;
Biocontrol effect;
Gray mold;
Powdery mildew
- MeSH:
Bacillus;
Botrytis;
Fragaria;
Fungi;
Incidence;
Mass Screening;
Plant Diseases;
Plant Leaves;
Plants;
Sprains and Strains
- From:Mycobiology
2013;41(2):108-111
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The use of a microorganism, or its secretions, to prevent plant disease offers an attractive alternative or supplement to synthetic fungicides for the management of plant disease without the negative effects of chemical control mechanisms. During a screening for microorganisms with the potential to be used as microbial fungicides, Bacillus sp. BS061 was isolated from a plant leaf. The strain BS061 potently inhibited the mycelial growth of Botrytis cinerea, and significantly reduced disease incidence of powdery mildew in cucumber and strawberry. We also found that the culture filtrate of BS061 inhibited the mycelial growth of various plant pathogens.