Rhizobacteria Bacillus spp. induce resistance against anthracnose disease in chili (Capsicum annuum L.) through activating host defense response

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• Chili plants showed increased resistance to anthracnose disease following treatment with Bacillus spp., particularly in terms of fungal infection rates.
• Key evidence indicates that the treatment reduced fungal infection rates by over 50%, demonstrating significant protective effects against anthracnose.
• Observational analysis involved assessing the host defense response in chili plants after exposure to rhizobacteria Bacillus spp.
• Findings highlight the potential of bacillus use in agriculture to enhance plant resistance to diseases like anthracnose.