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Bacillus Species: Excellent Biocontrol Agents against Tomato Diseases

2024; Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute; Volume: 12; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3390/microorganisms12030457

2076-2607

Vasiljka Karačić, Dragana Miljaković, Jelena Marinković, Maja Ignjatov, Dragana Milošević, Gordana Tamindžić, Milan Ivanović,

Transgenic Plants and Applications

Tomatoes encounter many pathogens, such as fungi and bacteria, which reduce the yield and quality of plants and lead to large losses in production. The application of plant protection products (PPPs) is still an important and most effective measure to control plant diseases. However, the use of chemicals in agriculture contributes to environmental pollution and biodiversity loss, and it can also threaten non-target living organisms. Biological control is a widely accessible, environmentally safe, and cost-efficient alternative for the prevention and suppression of plant diseases.