Jin P, Chu L, Xuan Z, Lin Z, Fang Y, et al. 2024. Bacillus velezensis, a new valuable member of bioactive molecules within plant microbiomes and natural weapons for biocontrol of plant pathogens. Tropical Plants doi: 10.48130/tp-0024-0044 |
This is accepted manuscript by the journal but prior to copy-editing or proofing. It can be cited using the author(s), article title, journal title, year of online publication, and DOI. It will be replaced by the final typeset version, which may therefore contain changes. The DOI will be remain the same.
Bacillus velezensis, a new valuable member of bioactive molecules within plant microbiomes and natural weapons for biocontrol of plant pathogens
- Received: 30 July 2024
- Revised: 02 October 2024
- Accepted: 15 October 2024 First-online: 07 November 2024
Abstract: Bacillus spp. is widely used as a biological agent in the management of crop diseases. B. velezensis is a novel species of the genus Bacillus that produces various secondary metabolites, shows a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activities, and promotes plant growth. In addition, it is widely used for the biocontrol of plant diseases. Here, we review the discovery, classification, antimicrobial substances and related gene clusters, effect on microbiota, quorum sensing system, antagonistic mechanism, and application of B. velezensis. This review summarizes the current knowledge, highlights existing problems regarding applications of B. velezensis for plant protection, and discusses future directions for research on this bacterial species. We hope our review will provide a useful reference for studies on B. velezensis and speed up the development of new formulations for its practical applications.