Sabrien A. Omar

Potential mechanisms of endophytic Bacillus velezensis JR4 as a biocontrol agent against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causing postharvest rot in carrot

Abstract Carrot production regions worldwide incur enormous annual economic losses due to postharvest white mold caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum . Biological control is a promising approach for controlling postharvest pathogens. This study investigated the biocontrol efficacy...