Efficacy of Bacillus subtilis for controlling anthracnose in chilli

Authors

  • Toan Le Thanh Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Can Tho University, Can Tho City 94000, Viet Nam. School of Crop Production Technology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
  • Vinh Kieu Cong Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Can Tho University, Can Tho City 94000, Viet Nam
  • Rungthip Sangpueak School of Crop Production Technology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
  • Parichat Numparditsub School of Crop Production Technology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
  • Narendra Kumar Papathoti School of Crop Production Technology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand. R&D Division, Sri Yuva Biotech Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, Telangana 500001, India
  • Thitiporn Machikowa School of Crop Production Technology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
  • Kumrai Buensanteai School of Crop Production Technology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand

Keywords:

Antagonistic percentage, Phenolic compounds, Salicylic acid, Severity reductions

Abstract

Importance of the work: Chilli cultivation in Thailand has a problem with anthracnose. Biological control is used to reduce such problems.
Objectives: To assess the biocontrol efficacy of Bacillus subtilis against Colletotrichum spp. causing anthracnose in chilli.
Materials & Methods: The antagonistic effects were evaluated in vitro of B. subtilis on Colletotrichum spp. and the associated effects on chilli seed growth. In addition, the amount of salicylic acid (SA) and phenolic compounds in chilli plants and B. subtilis efficacy on anthracnose severity of leaves and fruits were assessed under net-house conditions.
Results: The results showed that the antagonistic percentage of B. subtilis was approximately 55% and it did not affect germination rates, shoot height or the root length of chilli seedlings. The Bacillus treatment reduction levels of anthracnose severity on chilli leaves and fruits were 86–100% and 49–74%, respectively. In the chilli plants, B. subtilis induced phenolic compound levels to approximately 22 mg per 100 g fresh weight (FW) and 19 mg per 100 g FW in leaves and fruits, respectively. Similarly, the amount of SA increased to 62–65 μg/g FW and 14–17 μg/g FW in chilli leaves and fruits, respectively.
Main finding: Application of B. subtilis inhibited anthracnose disease in chilli and could be a safe alternative to harmful chemical usage.

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Published

2023-04-30

How to Cite

Thanh, Toan Le, Vinh Kieu Cong, Rungthip Sangpueak, Parichat Numparditsub, Narendra Kumar Papathoti, Thitiporn Machikowa, and Kumrai Buensanteai. 2023. “Efficacy of Bacillus Subtilis for Controlling Anthracnose in Chilli”. Agriculture and Natural Resources 57 (2). Bangkok, Thailand:223–232. https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/anres/article/view/259080.

Issue

Vol. 57 No. 2 (2023): March-April

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Research Article

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