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Microorganisms for Plant Disease Control

The document discusses various microorganisms used for biological control of plant pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and nematodes. These microorganisms provide environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical fungicides, helping to restore soil health and enhance plant immunity. Examples include Bacillus spp., Trichoderma spp., and mycoviruses, which all contribute to suppressing or attacking harmful pathogens.

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Microorganisms for Plant Disease Control

The document discusses various microorganisms used for biological control of plant pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and nematodes. These microorganisms provide environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical fungicides, helping to restore soil health and enhance plant immunity. Examples include Bacillus spp., Trichoderma spp., and mycoviruses, which all contribute to suppressing or attacking harmful pathogens.

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Microorganisms for Plant

Pathogen Control
Biological Control of Plant Diseases
Bacteria That Attack Pathogens
• - Bacillus spp.: Produces antibiotics and
enzymes that break down fungal pathogens.
• - Pseudomonas fluorescens: Produces
antimicrobial compounds that inhibit
pathogen growth.
• - Streptomyces spp.: Produces antifungal and
antibacterial compounds, suppressing soil-
borne pathogens.
Fungi That Prey on Pathogens
• - Trichoderma spp.: Acts as a mycoparasite,
attacking and feeding on fungal pathogens.
• - Gliocladium spp.: Produces antibiotics that
suppress fungal pathogens and competes for
space and nutrients.
Viruses That Infect Plant Pathogens
• - Mycoviruses: Infect plant-pathogenic fungi,
reducing their virulence.
• - Example: Mycoviruses that infect Botrytis
cinerea (gray mold), reducing its ability to
cause disease.
Protozoa and Nematodes That Eat
Pathogens
• - Certain protozoa consume bacterial plant
pathogens in the soil, reducing their numbers.
• - Predatory nematodes feed on fungal spores
and harmful bacteria in the rhizosphere.
Benefits of Using Microorganisms
• - Environmentally friendly alternative to
chemical fungicides.
• - Helps restore soil health and plant immunity.
• - Can be applied as biofertilizers or
biopesticides.

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