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From: The extracytoplasmic sigma factor σX supports biofilm formation and increases biocontrol efficacy in Bacillus velezensis 118

Fig. 2

B. velezensis 118 exhibits potent antifungal activities against Foc in vivo. (A) The biocontrol ability of 118 to suppress banana Fusarium wilt was evaluated in pot experiments. Three groups were included: CK1 (no Foc): uninfected banana seedlings were directly planted into pots; CK2 (Foc): infected with Foc; and Foc + 118, inoculated with both Foc and 118. (B) The number of banana leaves per plant and (C) plant height were monitored for 30 days after transplantation. Data represent the mean values ± SD (n = 30, 95% confidence intervals). (D) The dry weight of each plant was quantified 30 d after transplantation. Significant differences between the two infected groups (CK2 and Foc + 118) were determined by a two-tailed t-test, **P < 0.01, ns, not significant. (E) Representative photographs showed the biocontrol effect of 118 on suppressing banana Fusarium wilt in the pot experiments. Photos were taken 20 d after transplantation.

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