Efficacy of Achromobacter Spp. Isolated from Rhizosphere of Soybean Against Macrophomina phaseolina

Abstract

Soybean is an important oil seed crop produced in India, Madhya Pradesh is the largest soybean producing state. Charcoal rot caused by Macrophomina phaseolina is a major threat to soybean production leading to 30-50% yield loss. Biological control is an effective measure for management of this disease. Soil rhizosphere is a rich source of beneficial microbes able to suppress plant pathogens and promote plant growth. Present study aimed at isolating and characterizing indigenous antagonistic bacteria against M. phaseolina causing charcoal rot in soybean.