Bacillus species: factories of plant protective volatile organic compounds

• Published in: Journal of applied microbiology Vol. 134; no. 3
• Main Authors: Poulaki, Eirini G, Tjamos, Sotiris E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.03.2023
• Subjects: Bacillus; Humans; Plant Diseases; Plants; Spores, Bacterial; Volatile Organic Compounds - pharmacology; induced systemic resistance; plant diseases; plant growth promoting rhizobacteria; volatile organic compounds; biocontrol; Bacillus

Several studies have described the potential use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by soil microorganisms, specifically of the genus Bacillus, as a sustainable solution for disease management in plants. The Bacillus species have been extensively studied as biocontrol agents (BCAs) due to...