Exploring the bioefficacy of Endophytic Bacteria against Important Plant Pathogens

Abstract

The biological management of plant diseases has developed into a separate scientific and technological discipline, and in recent years, this change has happened quickly. A fonn of bacterium known as a bacterial endophyte may colonize any portion of a plant without causing any symptoms or harm to the host plant. Endophytic bacteria have been discovered by several researchers, and there is growing evidence that they can stop a variety of plant diseases from growing and functioning. Endophytes have a variety of benefits including growth-increasing and disease-hampering properties. Researchers’ interest in this field is growing as a result of its potentially to be utilized as an alternative to synthetic fungicides. This review’s main objectives are to chart the development of endophytic bacterial research and give scientists access to current knowledge that will spur further investigation. Endophytic bacteria are employed to control plant diseases including wilt, rot and post-harvest damage, as well as nematode infestation. Endophytic bacteria are also used to control nematodes and postharvest diseases. With an emphasis on endophytic bacteria, this review explains the diverse mechanisms of bacterial endophytes to shield the plant from biotic infection.