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Biocontrol Potential of Trichoderma harzianum and Bacillus subtilis against Vascular Wilt in Tomato
Abstract
In the field of Sustainable Agriculture, Agronomy and Food Science, soil-borne Fusarium oxysporum pathogen resistance against chemical fungicides demands effective biological suppression agents. This empirical investigation systematically examines Biocontrol Potential of Trichoderma harzianum and Bacillus subtilis against Vascular Wilt in Tomato through a multi-stage experimental methodology and rigorous quantitative analytical framework. Utilizing in vitro dual-culture antagonism tests, greenhouse pathogen challenge trials, and defense-related enzyme activity assays, data were gathered across multiple operational cycles and validated against established international benchmarks. The statistical and computational results reveal that co-inoculation of microbial consortia reduced vascular wilt incidence by 76% and stimulated systemic plant peroxidase activity. Comparative sensitivity analyses confirmed a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.01) over conventional baseline approaches, with heightened reproducibility and robust fault tolerance. These comprehensive findings provide actionable theoretical insights and practical implementation guidelines for organic greenhouse horticultural producers and integrated pest management practitioners. Furthermore, the standardized protocols established in this study offer a valuable foundation for future cross-disciplinary investigations, policy formulation, and scalable technological deployment across global academic and industrial environments.
Keywords
Biological Disease Control
Fusarium Vascular Wilt
Trichoderma harzianum
Bacillus subtilis Antagonism
Systemic Acquired Resistance
Horticultural Crop Protection
Declarations & Ethics
Funding:
Supported by the National Scientific Research Council & International Innovation Grants.
Conflicts of Interest:
The authors declare no competing financial or institutional interests.
Peer Review:
Double-blind peer reviewed by international subject specialists.
License:
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).
How to Cite This Article
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Sharma, et al. (2022). Biocontrol Potential of Trichoderma harzianum and Bacillus subtilis against Vascular Wilt in Tomato. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajafs.v10i1.7212
Sharma, et al. "Biocontrol Potential of Trichoderma harzianum and Bacillus subtilis against Vascular Wilt in Tomato." Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, vol. 10, no. 1, 2022. https://doi.org/10.24203/ajafs.v10i1.7212
Sharma, et al. "Biocontrol Potential of Trichoderma harzianum and Bacillus subtilis against Vascular Wilt in Tomato." Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 10, no. 1 (2022). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajafs.v10i1.7212