reviewBiotechnology & Biotechnological EquipmentFeb 13, 2017GOLD OA

Bacillus species as versatile weapons for plant pathogens: a review

Shenyang Agricultural University

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Abstract

Plant pathogens are the main threat for profitable agricultural productivity. Currently, chemical-based pesticides are thought to be an effective and reliable agricultural management measure for controlling pests. Chemical pesticides are highly effective and convenient to use but they are a potential threat for the environment and all kinds of life on earth. Therefore, the use of biological control agents for the management of plant pathogens is considered as a safer and sustainable strategy for safe and profitable agricultural productivity. Bacillus-based biocontrol agents play a fundamental role in the field of biopesticides. Many Bacillus species have proved to be effective against a broad range of plant…

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Keywords
  • Biotechnology
  • Biopesticide
  • Biology
  • Biological pest control
  • Pesticide
  • Agriculture
  • Toxicology
  • Ecology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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