Photorhabdus luminescens -- a true all-rounder: Insect pathogenic bacterium also helps to combat fungal infestation - Science Daily

The bacterium Photorhabdus luminescens is already used as bioinsecticide to protect crops against a wide range of insect pests. Researchers have recently demonstrated that P. luminescens can also protect plants against fungal infection.

Future food shortages are expected to become exacerbated in many parts of the world. With this in view, sustainable biological techniques are being explored that could increase the yield of cereals a… [+4431 chars]

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