Endophytic microorganisms for bio-control of cocoa pests and diseases

Ishak Z., . and Ahmad Kamil M.J., . and Anika F.B., . and Furtek D.B., . (2006) Endophytic microorganisms for bio-control of cocoa pests and diseases. [Proceedings Paper]

Endophytic microrganisms living within tissues of healthy cocoa plants are being assessed for their ability to control cocoa pest and diseases in vitro. Two hundred thirty four 234 filamentous fungi and 172 yeast/bacteria have been isolated. Twelve 12 endophytic bacteria showed antagonistic activity against cocoa pathogens Oncobasidium theobromae vascular-streak dieback and Phytophthora palmivora black pod. These bacteria belong to the genera Bacillus Streptococcus Staphylococcus Corynebacterium Globicatella Enterobacter and Aeromonas. Studies to find endophytes that are pathogenic to cocoa pod borer larvae are in progress. The results of this study indicate that endophytic bacteria may provide alternative methods for controlling cocoa diseases and insect pests.

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Endophytic microrganisms living within tissues of healthy cocoa plants are being assessed for their ability to control cocoa pest and diseases in vitro. Two hundred thirty four 234 filamentous fungi and 172 yeast/bacteria have been isolated. Twelve 12 endophytic bacteria showed antagonistic activity against cocoa pathogens Oncobasidium theobromae vascular-streak dieback and Phytophthora palmivora black pod. These bacteria belong to the genera Bacillus Streptococcus Staphylococcus Corynebacterium Globicatella Enterobacter and Aeromonas. Studies to find endophytes that are pathogenic to cocoa pod borer larvae are in progress. The results of this study indicate that endophytic bacteria may provide alternative methods for controlling cocoa diseases and insect pests.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	1 table
AGROVOC Term:	THEOBROMA CACAO
AGROVOC Term:	MICROORGANISMS
AGROVOC Term:	DISEASE CONTROL
AGROVOC Term:	PLANT DISEASES
AGROVOC Term:	BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
AGROVOC Term:	MALAYSIA
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:27
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15651

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