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The aim is to compare the effectiveness of biological control agents with chemical fungicides in managing tomato diseases.

June 10, 2026European Journal of Plant PathologyOpen Access

Comparative evaluation of biological control agents and chemical fungicides for managing gray mold and bacterial speck of tomato

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KTKalliopi TsarnaAgricultural University of Athens EPEirini G. PoulakiAgricultural University of Athens DGDanai GkiziUniversity of West Attica

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Randomized trial assesses biological control agents and fungicides to manage gray mold and bacterial speck in tomatoes, suggesting sustainable alternatives.

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The aim is to compare the effectiveness of biological control agents with chemical fungicides in managing tomato diseases.
Evaluated Bacillus velezensis K165 and Rhodotorula glutinis Y44 against Botrytis cinerea and Pseudomonas syringae in tomato plants.
Applied BCAs individually and in combination as root and foliar treatments.
Analyzed the activation of defense-related genes after pathogen challenge.
K165 and Y44 reduced disease severity from Botrytis cinerea, comparable to commercial fungicide efficacy.
Combined K165 and Y44 treatments showed enhanced disease suppression compared to individual applications.
Molecular analysis indicated induction of defense-related genes PR1 and PIN2 in response to pathogen challenge.

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Tsarna et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2900266f82f25be989cd7d https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-026-03259-6

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Randomized trial assesses biological control agents and fungicides to manage gray mold and bacterial speck in tomatoes, suggesting sustainable alternatives.

Comparative evaluation of biological control agents and chemical fungicides for managing gray mold and bacterial speck of tomato

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Comparative evaluation of biological control agents and chemical fungicides for managing gray mold and bacterial speck of tomato

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