Brazilian Journal of Microbiology · 2006 · 41 citations · 6 references
AgricultureMicrobiologyPlant SciencesBiological ControlMycologyPlant-microbe InteractionsBiocontrol Of Plant DiseasesPlant PathogenesisPlant-pathogen InteractionsPlant-pathogenic FungiRhizosphere ColonizationRhizosphere MicrobiologyBiocontrol Of Plant PathogensBiological Control EfficacyGreenhouse TrialsPhytophthora PathogenicityPhytophthora Root RotPlant Growth InhibitionRhizosphere PathogensRoot Rot Pathogenesis
Phytophthora parasitica causes serious widespread, and difficult-to-control root rots in warmer regions. This oomycete is one of the most important pathogen of citrus. This paper reports the biological control of the pathogen by a strain of Serratia marcescens R-35, isolated from citrus rhizosphere. In greenhouse trials, the bacterium suppressed more than 50% of the disease and promoted the plant growth.
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Two simple media for the demonstration of pyocyanin and fluorescin.