Effect of different methods of application of pseudomonas fluorescens against bacterial leaf blight under direct sown rice

Abstract

Effect of different methods of application of Pseudomonas fluorescens commercial formulation under direct seeded wet sowing rice against bacterial leaf blight (Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae) incidence, growth promotion and yield improvement was assessed under field condition. Among the different methods tried, the combination of seed treatment, soil application and foliar spray with P. fluorescens recorded the minimum disease incidence of bacterial leaf blight with maximum yield in comparison with the chemical treatment and control. © JBiopest.