Process, microbial consortia and formulations for preventing and alleviating citrus greening

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a process for preventing, and alleviating citrus greening infection of citrus plants including identifying the causative agent, providing consortia comprising Trichoderma spp. and Pseudomonas spp. in definite ratios effective in targeting the causative agent Phytophthora spp. and thereby preventing or alleviating the citrus greening disease in an effective manner. The present disclosure also provides consortia comprising standardized cultures of Trichoderma spp. in varying ratios and Pseudomonas spp. in varying ratios effective in preventing and controlling the causative agent Phytophthora spp. at different ages of citrus plants and stages of infection. The present disclosure further provides formulations comprising the antagonist microbial consortia and tailor made kits comprising one or more formulations of the present disclosure for managing citrus greening disease.

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