Abstract
Endophytic bacterial strains EPCO 102 and EPCO 16 were effectively reduced the aphid population under greenhouse conditions. Biochemical characterisation and 16S rRNA sequence analysis confirmed as Bacillus subtilis. Talc-based powder formulation for Bacillus subtilis strains EPCO 102, EPCO 16 and Pseudomonas fluorescens Pf1 (with and without chitin amendments) were tried and its effect in inducing systemic resistance were tested under greenhouse conditions. The combined application of bioformulation as seed, soil and foliar spray significantly reduced the aphid infestation. Chitin addition in the formulation showed additional reduction in the infestation by the aphids. Application of Pf1 culture along with chitin showed less aphid infestation and this efficacy was on par with the chemical insecticide treatment, followed by EPCO 16 + Chitin. In addition, these endophytic bacterial strains along with chitin induced the activity of peroxidase, polyphenol oxidase, phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, chitinase, β-1.3-glucanase and phenol accumulation in cotton, which favours reduction in aphid infestation.
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