Bacteria and Actinomycetes as Biocontrol Agents for the Control of Fungal Pathogens of Chickpea and Sorghum

Sreevidya, M and Gopalakrishnan, S (2012) Bacteria and Actinomycetes as Biocontrol Agents for the Control of Fungal Pathogens of Chickpea and Sorghum. In: International Conference on Plant Health Management for Food Security, 28-30 November 2012, Hyderabad, India.

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Abstract

The use of botanical extracts, microorganism or its products for the control of a pathogen or pest is referred to as biocontrol. Use of biocontrol agents in agriculture reduces the problem of pollution as they decompose quicldyand do not leave any residues. Several bacterial, fungal and actinomycetes are kn0wnK~r_J:!l.~ontrol of.pl.!l:!!tj)~tllogensand pests, for example actinomycetes Saccharopolyspora spinosa produces spinosad which is a broad-spectrum insecticide...

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Other)
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Subjects: Mandate crops > Chickpea
Mandate crops > Sorghum
Depositing User: Mr Sanat Kumar Behera
Date Deposited: 07 Feb 2013 13:31
Last Modified: 07 Feb 2013 13:31
URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/6529
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