Table 5.
Evaluation of biocontrol efficacy of B. velezensis YC89 and its effect on plant growth parameters in sugarcane in greenhouse.
| Plant height (cm) | Stem diameter (mm) | Root length (cm) | Disease index | Biocontrol effect | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CK | 50.93 ± 2.55c | 8.44 ± 0.24b | 37.33 ± 3.16ab | 66.22 ± 1.60a | |
| Carbendazim | 51.61 ± 1.67c | 8.10 ± 0.38b | 33.04 ± 2.27b | 57.47 ± 1.05b | 13.21% |
| YC89 | 65.52 ± 2.74a | 9.72 ± 0.48a | 42.32 ± 2.60a | 25.22 ± 1.55d | 61.91% |
| X22 | 54.67 ± 1.80bc | 8.42 ± 0.28b | 35.63 ± 2.68ab | 48.85 ± 1.09c | 26.24% |
| YC89 + X22 | 59.93 ± 1.74ab | 9.22 ± 0.45ab | 37.77 ± 1.72ab | 26.88 ± 1.83d | 59.41% |
CK, water treatment group.