Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection (2013) 46, 487-502

S. Selva Kumar, M. Ram Krishna Rao, R. Deepak Kumar, Sachin Panwar and C.S. Prasad (2013)
Biocontrol by plant growth promoting rhizobacteria against black scurf and stem canker disease of potato caused by Rhizoctonia solani
Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 46 (4), 487-502
Abstract: Non-pathogenic soil bacteria living in association with roots of higher plants enhance their adaptive potential and thus could be beneficial for their growth. Here, we present the current status of the use of Bacillus subtilis in biocontrol. Rhizobacteria are found in the rhizosphere. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) strains, such as Bacillus and Pseudomonas, were isolated by using Nutreint dextrose Agar medium or Potato Dextrose Agar medium. The selection of PGPR strains was done by duel culture methods against the potato pathogens. The interaction of PGPR (Bacillus) with potato seeds or vegetative parts show promising antagonism by virtue of producing siderophore and antibiotics against black scurf and stem canker diseases of potato caused by Rhizoctonia solani, thereby resulting in increase of potato yield. The effectiveness of PGPR strain (Bacillus spp.) in improving the yield of potato in greenhouse conditions and in the field was observed.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
evaluation - screening - selection

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Rhizoctonia solani	Potato (Solanum tuberosum)
Bacillus subtilis (antagonist)	Rhizoctonia solani	Potato (Solanum tuberosum)