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The study aims to isolate and assess endophytic bacteria for their potential to control Fusarium wilt in chickpeas.

Biocontrol potential of endophytic bacteria against Fusarium wilt pathogen (Fusariumoxysporum f. sp. ciceris) in chickpea

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Randomized trial evaluates endophytic bacteria's ability to reduce Fusarium wilt in chickpea, suggesting sustainable management options.

The study aims to isolate and assess endophytic bacteria for their potential to control Fusarium wilt in chickpeas.
Isolated endophytic bacteria from 210 plant samples, yielding 73 bacterial isolates.
Screened for antagonistic activity against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris under in vitro and in vivo conditions.
Conducted biochemical characterization, stress tolerance tests, and molecular identification via 16S rRNA sequencing on five selected isolates.
Isolates demonstrated inhibition percentages against FOC: 36.29%, 48.48%, 45.89%, 57.37%, and 55.50% on potato dextrose agar.
All five isolates significantly reduced Fusarium wilt incidence and improved chickpea growth compared to the untreated control in the field.
Identified promising isolates included Ochrobactrum quorumnocens, Bacillus velezensis, Alcaligenes faecalis, Bacillus subtilis, and Acinetobacter schindleri.

Likhita et al. (2026) studied this question.

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