Raghda Nasser

Harnessing an endophytic Bacillus strain closely related to Bacillus velezensis for biocontrol of twig blight in bayberry caused by Pestalotiopsis versicolor

Findings suggest that Bay9 has potential as a biocontrol agent against P. versicolor under laboratory, detached-leaf, and semi-controlled greenhouse conditions, and further studies are required to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms and to validate its efficacy under field conditions before practical applicat...