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  • Maize stalk rot (MSR) is a significant global threat to maize production.
  • Biological control agents offer an environmentally sustainable approach to manage MSR.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of two Bacillus strains, B. subtilis KP3P9 and B. siamensis K13C, as biocontrol agents against MSR.
  • To assess their plant-growth-promoting capabilities and antagonistic activity against other fungal pathogens.

Main Methods:

  • In vitro inhibition assays against Fusarium graminearum.
  • Pot experiments to evaluate plant growth promotion and disease resistance.
  • Whole-genome sequencing (Oxford Nanopore and Illumina) to identify biosynthetic gene clusters.
  • In vitro antagonism tests against F. solani and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense.

Main Results:

  • Both B. subtilis KP3P9 and B. siamensis K13C significantly inhibited F. graminearum growth in vitro.
  • KP3P9 enhanced maize plant height and weight; K13C improved stem and root weight.
  • Both strains reduced MSR disease severity and demonstrated broad-spectrum antagonism against other Fusarium species.

Conclusions:

  • B. subtilis KP3P9 and B. siamensis K13C are effective biocontrol agents for MSR.
  • These strains possess plant-growth-promoting traits and can be utilized for managing other significant Fusarium-related plant diseases.