| Abstrakt: |
The in vitro antagonistic activity of ten beneficial bacterial strains, including Bacillus subtilis (LC14), Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (LC13), Bacillus cereus/thuringiensis (LC1, LC2, LC4, LC5 and LC8), Bacillus safensis (LC7), Paenibacillus castaneae (LC6) and Paenibacillus lautus (LC3), against the pathogenic fungus Botrytis cinerea, which causes grey mold in strawberry crops, was investigated. The ability of Bacillus spp. strains to inhibit the growth of Botrytis cinerea was determined using a dual culture method and radial growth was measured at intervals of 5, 10, 15, and 18 days. The results showed that Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (LC13) and Bacillus subtilis (LC14) were effective in suppressing the vegetative growth of Botrytis cinerea, while the other Bacillus spp. strains, as well as Paenibacillus castaneae (LC6) and Paenibacillus lautus (LC3), did not affect the growth of the fungus. These findings demonstrate the potential of specific strains of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (LC13) and Bacillus subtilis (LC14) to act as efficient biocontrol agents against Botrytis cinerea in strawberry crops. Further studies should focus on field trials to assess the practical application of these beneficial bacteria in controlling grey mold. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
