The present scenario of agricultural sector is dependent hugely on the use of chemical-
based fertilizers and pesticides that impact the nutritional quality, health status, and …

Bacillus amyloliquefaciens subsp. plantarum FZB42 is a Gram-positive model bacterium for
unraveling plant–microbe interactions in Bacilli. In addition, FZB42 is used commercially as …

Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) provide an effective and environmentally
sustainable method to protect crops against pathogens. The spore-forming Bacilli are …

Highlights•Endophytes are a source of a plethora of biologically active substances.•
Endophyte-associated metabolites may be needed for the interaction with the plant.•Some …

Some isolates of the B acillus subtilis/amyloliquefaciens species are known for their plant
protective activity against fungal phytopathogens. It is notably due to their genetic potential …

Background Our knowledge of plant beneficial bacteria in the rhizosphere is rapidly
expanding due to intense interest in utilizing these types of microbes in agriculture …

B acillus subtilis and other B acilli have long been used as biological control agents against
plant bacterial diseases but the mechanisms by which the bacteria confer protection are not …

Plant growth-promoting bacteria are one of the most interesting methods of controlling
fungal phytopathogens. These bacteria can participate in biocontrol via a variety of …

Hydroponic systems have gained worldwide popularity and are increasingly used for
various purposes in different geographic areas. The purpose of this review is to present …

The soil-borne pathogen Rhizoctonia solani is responsible for crop losses on a wide range
of important crops worldwide. The lack of effective control strategies and the increasing …