JOURNAL ARTICLE

Management of bacterial wilt caused by Curtobacterium flaccumfacienspv.flaccumfaciens in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) using rhizobacterial biocontrol agents.

  • Published In: Letters in Applied Microbiology, 2023, v. 76, n. 1. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Munene, Lilian; Mugweru, Julius; Mwirichia, Romano 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on evaluating the biocontrol potential of rhizobacterial strains against bacterial wilt of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), a severe disease caused by Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens (Cff). The study identified Cff isolates from infected beans in Kenya and tested antagonistic bacteria from the bean rhizosphere, specifically Pseudomonas fluorescens, Bacillus cereus, and Paenibacillus polymyxa, for their ability to reduce disease incidence and severity through seed treatment combined with foliar application. Results demonstrated significant suppression of bacterial wilt by these biocontrol agents, with P. fluorescens showing the highest efficacy. The findings suggest that these rhizobacteria offer a safe, effective, and sustainable alternative to chemical controls for managing bacterial wilt in the GLP 92 bean variety.

Additional Information

  • Source:Letters in Applied Microbiology. 2023/01, Vol. 76, Issue 1, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Agriculture and Agribusiness
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0266-8254
  • DOI:10.1093/lambio/ovac011
  • Accession Number:162330172
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