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Hot Spring Bacteria Killed Crop-Damaging Fungi

Hot Spring Bacteria Killed Crop-Damaging Fungi

What they found

Bacillus bacteria from Indian hot springs killed fungal pathogens that damage mustard, peas and peppers.

Bacillus bacteria from Indian hot springs killed fungal pathogens that damage mustard, peas and peppers.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

oleic acid

oleic acid

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ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Bacteria vs. Crop Rot

Bacteria vs. Crop Rot

Researchers found Bacillus bacteria from North East India’s hot springs could kill off common fungal pathogens that damage crops like mustard, peas, and peppers. These natural microbes deformed fungal mycelium and produced powerful bioactive compounds like oleic acid and citronello.

Researchers found Bacillus bacteria from North East India’s hot springs could kill off common fungal pathogens that damage crops like mustard, peas, and peppers. These natural microbes deformed fungal mycelium and produced powerful bioactive compounds like oleic acid and citronello.

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