IntroductionFusarium wilt of chickpea, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris (FOC), is a major soil-borne disease that severely affects chickpea production worldwide. The present study aimed to isolate and characterize endophytic bacteria from different plant species and evaluate their antagonistic potential against FOC.MethodsEndophytic bacteria were isolated from leaves, stems, and roots of various plant species. A total of 73 bacterial isolates were obtained from 210 plant samples and s