Harmonizing Nature's Defense: Unraveling Tomato Bacterial Wilt and Canker with Antagonistic Bacteria

Postharvest diseases pose substantial

threats to harvested fruits, causing significant losses in the agricultural

sector. Among these, Green Mold Disease, attributed to Penicillium digitatum (Pers.) Sacc. poses a considerable risk to

citrus fruits. This study delves into the potential of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain TV-17C as a biological control

agent for managing Green Mold Disease in oranges. Various concentrations of the

bioagent, B. amyloliquefaciens, were

applied to orange fruits, while the chemical fungicide Fludioxonil 230 SC

served as a comparative control. Remarkably, the application of B. amyloliquefaciens strain TV-17C at

the dosage of 250 ml 100 L-1 demonstrated noteworthy efficacy rates

of 90.32% in both Hatay and Mersin provinces. Similarly, Fludioxonil 230 SC

displayed an efficacy rate of 91.40%. In summary, this study underscores the

potential of B. amyloliquefaciens

strain TV-17C as an efficient biocontrol agent against Green Mold Disease in

oranges. Moreover, a positive correlation between higher concentrations and

enhanced efficacy rates is evident. These findings hold promise for the

adoption of sustainable disease management practices in the postharvest citrus

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