Nematicidal activity of endophytic bacteria Bacillus spp. against Meloidogyne javanica: effects on juvenile mortality, reproduction factor, and growth of soybean plants
Abstract This study evaluated four endophytic bacteria Bacillus strains as biocontrol agents against Meloidogyne javanica. All produced hydrolytic enzymes (amylase, cellulase, protease, chitinase) and showed strong nematicidal activity, with juvenile mortality comparable to the commercial nematicide Avicta (100%). Egg...