| abstract |
The compositions and methods include new strains of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens that are active against plant pathogens. The composition comprises plant leaves, flowers, fruits, bark, roots, seeds, callus tissue, grafts, cuttings, surrounding soil or growth medium, and seeds and callus tissues, grafts and cuttings. When applied to the soil or growth medium associated with planting, it is useful to benefit plant growth and / or provide protection against pathogen infection. Compositions containing Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain RTI472 can be used alone or in addition to other microbiological, biological or chemical insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, bactericides, herbicides, It can be applied in combination with plant extracts, plant growth regulators or fertilizers. In one example, the Bacillus amyloliquefaciens RTI472 strain may be used with other microbiological or chemical insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, bactericides, herbicides, plant extracts, and plant growth regulators. Can be delivered to plants as part of an integrated pest management program. [Selection figure] None |