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Isolation of bacteria displaying potent antagonistic activity against fungi causes anthracnose disease in chili
Anthracnose is a common disease on many crops caused by Colletotrichum species, and it leaves serious consequences, especially on chili. Beta-1,3 glucanase is a semi-constitutive hydrolytic enzyme that is involved in the biological regulation of plant pathogens. Its main function is the breakdown of beta-1,3-glucan, a major constituent of the fungal cell wall. In a study conducted in Vietnam’s Quang Tri and Thua…