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Small cardamom is threatened by Fusarium oxysporum rot. This review explores biocontrol agents like Bacillus subtilis and Trichoderma species to combat this significant agricultural pathogen.

Keywords:

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Agricultural Science
Microbiology

Background:

Small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), the "Queen of Spices," suffers substantial global crop losses due to rot diseases.
Fusarium oxysporum is a major plant pathogen causing wilting and rot in numerous economically important crops, including cardamom.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the pathogenesis of Fusarium oxysporum in cardamom.
To discuss host defense mechanisms and biocontrol agents against F. oxysporum.
To identify research gaps and future directions for cardamom-Fusarium pathosystem.

Main Methods:

Literature review on Fusarium oxysporum, cardamom, and biocontrol agents.
Discussion of pathogenesis, host defense, and biocontrol mechanisms.
Identification of research lacunae and future research strategies.

Main Results:

Fusarium oxysporum poses a significant threat to cardamom cultivation, causing rot and substantial yield losses.
Biocontrol agents including Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Trichoderma spp., and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi show potential.
Current research on the cardamom-Fusarium pathosystem has identified knowledge gaps.

Conclusions:

Effective biocontrol strategies are crucial for managing Fusarium oxysporum in cardamom.
Future research should focus on physiological, genetic, and omic studies of cardamom-Fusarium-biocontrol interactions.
Advanced techniques like microscopic visualization and in vitro seedling growth will accelerate understanding and control.