Abstract

A diverse group of gram-negative bacteria called Pseudomonas have been extensively researched for their ability to promote plant growth and suppress pathogens. The aim of the study was to identify the strain AMGC1 as a biocontrol agent against rice blast disease and a plant growth-promoting agent. The activity of AMGC1 against phytopathogens and its plant growth promotion activity were tested in vitro. Molecular identification by 16S rRNA gene sequencing, detection of antifungal antibiotic genes, biochemical characterization and antibiotic resistance testing were performed. Moreover, an in-planta biocontrol experiment with a blast susceptible rice cultivar was conducted to assess the effectiveness in managing the disease. Thin-layer chromatography was used to verify the presence of antifungal compounds. The results showed that AMGC1 had strong antimicrobial activity and multiple plant growth promotion traits. The strain was identified as Pseudomonas sp. and it contained genes for phenazine-1-carboxamide, hydrogen cyanide, and 2-hexyl, 5-propyl resorcinol antifungals. In the in-planta suppression experiment, applying AMGC1 strain two days before pathogen inoculation reduced the disease severity by 28% and disease incidence by 29% compared to control. Applying AMGC1 two days after pathogen inoculation resulted in lower reductions in disease severity (17.10%) and disease incidence (18.5%). Two putative bioactive compounds, phenazine-1-carboxamide and 2-hexyl, 5-propyl resorcinol, were isolated and purified from the AMGC1 growth medium. AMGC1 showed varied carbohydrate utilization patterns and both resistance and susceptibility to different antibiotics. The strain had multiple features that enhance plant growth and resistance against various phytopathogens, making it a potential biocontrol agent for sustainable agriculture.

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