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Current Understanding and Future Directions of Biocontrol of Plant Diseases by Bacillus spp., with Special Reference to Induced Systemic Resistance

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Bacilli in Agrobiotechnology

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Plant pathogens represent one of the prime threats to sustainable crop production. Till date, synthetic agrochemicals are considered as effective tools for the management of various biotic stresses such as pathogenic microorganisms and insects in plants. Unfortunately, their injudicious and intensive usages in agriculture pose a serious threat to the environment and all living beings dwelling on the earth. Under such circumstances, the application of beneficial Bacillus-mediated management of plant pathogens has emerged as one of the most benevolent and sustainable options. A large number of Bacillus species has been identified as promising candidates for managing a number of plant pathogens through induction of systemic resistance in plants. Significant research progress has been attained in the characterisation and understanding of the role of Bacillus-induced systemic resistance (ISR) against a wide range of pathogens of crop plants. In this chapter, we aim to provide an overview of the mechanisms of Bacillus-induced ISR for instance, elicitors, phytoalexins, lipopeptides, antibiotics, hormones and enzymes to protect plants from various pests. Additionally, glimpses of the research progress in the identification of different Bacillus strains and their evaluation as a potential biocontrol agent have also been presented.

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    Sunita Mahapatra, Sunanda Chakraborty & Srikanta Das

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Mahapatra, S., Chakraborty, S., Samanta, M., Das, S., Islam, T. (2022). Current Understanding and Future Directions of Biocontrol of Plant Diseases by Bacillus spp., with Special Reference to Induced Systemic Resistance. In: Islam, M.T., Rahman, M., Pandey, P. (eds) Bacilli in Agrobiotechnology. Bacilli in Climate Resilient Agriculture and Bioprospecting. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85465-2_6

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