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Abstract
Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum fructicola, is a serious disease of Buxus bodinieri. Microbial antagonists provide a novel approach for sustainable plant disease management. This study investigated the biocontrol efficacy of Bacillus velezensis HY13 against anthracnose in B. bodinieri and elucidated its underlying mechanisms. The results showed that B. velezensis HY13 significantly inhibited C. fructicola growth suppressed lesion expansion on B. bodinieri leaves in vitro. HY13 exhibited the ability to secrete extracellular hydrolytic enzymes, including chitinase (CHI) and β-1,3-glucanase (GLU), synthesize lipopeptides exhibiting antimicrobial, as well as form robust biofilms. Furthermore, HY13 treatment disrupted the cell membrane integrity of C. fructicola, leading to increased leakage of cellular contents from the fungal mycelium. In addition, anatomical examination of B. bodinieri leaves indicated that HY13 application enhanced leaf blade thickness (TLB), palisade parenchyma thicknesses (TPP), spongy parenchyma thicknesses (TSP) and lower epidermis thickness (TLE), thereby strengthening the physical barrier against pathogen invasion. Therefore, it is concluded that B. velezensis HY13 is a potent biocontrol agent for managing anthracnose in B. bodinieri.
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Biological control is an environmentally sound and effective means of reducing or mitigating pests and pest effects through the use of natural enemies. The aim of Biological Control is to promote this science and technology through publication of original research articles and reviews of research and theory. The journal devotes a section to reports on biotechnologies dealing with the elucidation and use of genes or gene products for the enhancement of biological control agents.
The journal encompasses biological control of viral, microbial, nematode, insect, mite, weed, and vertebrate pests in agriculture, aquatic, forest, natural resource, stored product, and urban environments. Biological control of arthropod pests of human and domestic animals is also included. Ecological, molecular, and biotechnological approaches to the understanding of biological control are welcome.