Biological Control of Soil-Borne Pathogens

Modern agricultural methods are currently replacing conventional methods worldwide in order to increase crop yields.The use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has significantly increased in the agriculture sector for the same reason. However, the environment and human health are being severely jeopardized by the usage of these synthetic substances. One of the interesting solutions that researchers are currently looking for is biological control. It protects crops from the harmful effects of numerous plant infections while also protecting human health and the environment. Many crops suffer severe diseases as a result of soilborne microorganisms because of the pathogen’s close association with the soil they share common characteristics, which greatly affect both their ability
to survive and spread disease. Controlling soil-borne infections is a well-known challenge. Since soil-borne and root diseases of important crop plants cannot be
controlled by crop rotation, resistant plant varieties or pesticide application, one of the best options for managing soil-borne diseases is the use of environmentally
friendly biocontrol agents in greenhouses and the field.