Biocontrol of plant diseases caused by Fusarium species with novel isolates of Pantoea agglomerans
AssigneeEmpresa Brasileria de Pesquisa Agropecuaria - Embrapa
InventorWilmar Cório da Luz
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Abstract
Microbiological agents are provided for control of certain diseases of wheat and other cereals caused by Fusarium species, including Fusarium head blight of wheat and other cereals. These agents can also improve yield of wheat plants and cereals. The agents are novel isolates of Pantoea agglomerans and of Bacillus megaterium that exhibit the property of inhibiting fungal pathogens, particularly those produced by Fusarium species. Biocontrol compositions, and methods of using them to control plant pathogen development on wheat and cereal plants and for increasing plant yield, are also provided. The biocontrol compositions comprise a mixture of at least one microorganism selected from the group consisting of Pantoea agglomerans and Bacillus megaterium.
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A biocontrol composition comprising a mixture of a) at least one microorganism which is an antagonist against plant pathogens and b) a carrier for said at least one microorganism, wherein said at least one microorganism is Pantoea agglomerans ATCC PTA 3460, and wherein said microorganism is present in an amount effective for inhibiting plant pathogen development.
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