Laboratory evaluation of enhanced biocontrol efficacy of Bacillus atrophaeus SF9 via fermentation optimization against Bauhinia blakeana leaf spot disease caused by Colletotrichum endophyticum
Biologically, this work demonstrates that B. atrophaeus SF9 is a promising candidate for eco-friendly management of B. blakeana leaf spot disease, offering an alternative to chemical fungicides, and the optimized fermentation process provides a practical basis for developing microbial biocontrol agents.