Abstract
There are several examples of successful isolation, selection and development of antagonists of plant pathogens available for commercial use: mild strains of Tristeza virus of citrus for the control of Tristeza virus of citrus through preimmunization; Acremonium alternatum and A. persicinum for the control of tar spot of coconut (Catacauma torrendiella and Coccostroma palmicola); Trichoderma spp. for the control of Phytophthora cactorum on apple after soil treatment with formaldehyde and Dicyma pulvinata for the control of South American leaf blight (Microcyclus ulei) on rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis) associated with polyclone plantations, are just a few. In an advanced stage of development there are for example: Bacillus subtilis for seed treatment and control of Sphaerotheca fuliginea on zucchini squash; Trichoderma spp. for soilborne pathogens; and Gliocladium roseum for the control of Botrytis cinerea in greenhouse cultivated strawberry.
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