<i>Paenibacillus</i> sp. Strain UY79, Isolated from a Root Nodule of <i>Arachis villosa</i> , Displays a Broad Spectrum of Antifungal Activity
Andrés Costa, Belén Corallo, Vanesa Amarelle, Silvina Stewart, Dinorah Pan, Susana Tiscornia, Elena Fabiano
Abstract
Phytopathogenic fungi and oomycetes are responsible for causing devastating losses in agricultural crops. Therefore, there is enormous interest in the development of effective and complementary strategies that allow the control of the phytopathogens, reducing the input of agrochemicals in croplands.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyArachisStrain (injury)Biological pest controlPaenibacillusBotanyAntifungalMicrobiologyBacteria16S ribosomal RNAGeneticsAnatomyPlant-Microbe Interactions and ImmunityPlant Pathogens and Fungal DiseasesMycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions