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This study aims to evaluate the biocontrol potential of rhizospheric bacteria against Fusarium oxysporum in tomatoes.

Rhizospheric Bacteria from Argan and Raspberry Enhance Tomato Resistance to Fusarium oxysporum

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Randomized trial evaluates rhizospheric bacteria's biocontrol potential against Fusarium wilt in tomatoes, suggesting new management strategies.

This study aims to evaluate the biocontrol potential of rhizospheric bacteria against Fusarium oxysporum in tomatoes.
Screened 27 bacterial isolates for antifungal activity using dual culture assays and in vitro assessments.
Conducted greenhouse experiments to validate in planta efficacy of selected isolates.
Performed molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis using 16S rRNA gene sequencing.
Ten isolates showed over 50% inhibition of Fusarium oxysporum in vitro, with BSA25 leading in efficacy.
Greenhouse trials indicated BSA25, BSA23, and BSF8 significantly reduced disease severity and incidence.
Certain isolates also promoted plant growth under stress, indicating dual functionality as PGPR.

Benjaa et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial evaluates rhizospheric bacteria's biocontrol potential against Fusarium wilt in tomatoes, suggesting new management strategies.