Characteristics of Burkholderia pyrrocinia and the biocontrol mechanism by which it affects lily bulb rot caused by F. oxysporum
Ying Zeng
BackgroundLily bulb rot, which is mainly caused by Fusarium oxysporum (F. oxysporum), is a destructive soil-borne disease that significantly reduces lily yield and quality. Biocontrol strategies are preferable for counteracting the threats associated with pathogens.MethodsConfrontation assays were used to screen antagonistic rhizosphere bacteria against F. oxysporum and evaluate their antifungal activity. The most effective isolate, Burkholderia pyrrocinia, was further characterized using a mult