Tag: Biocontrol

Over two-thirds of the world's antibiotics originate from the *Streptomyces* genus, a group of prolific bacteria known for producing a vast range of bioactive compounds. These powerful microorganisms are now being explored as probiotics, revealing a multitude of benefits across diverse applications, from agriculture to animal health.

PGPR can significantly boost crop yields, with some field studies showing increases as high as 450% over uninoculated crops. This profound impact highlights the immense benefits of PGPR, which utilize natural mechanisms to improve nutrient availability, enhance stress tolerance, and suppress plant pathogens in a sustainable manner.

According to academic research, chitinases are ubiquitous enzymes found across viruses, bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals, reflecting their critical ecological and biological roles in degrading chitin. A wide array of living organisms and common foods contain chitinase, often for defense or digestion.

Despite its reputation as a foodborne pathogen, the versatility of *Bacillus cereus* is remarkable; certain non-pathogenic strains offer significant advantages across multiple fields, including agriculture and biotechnology. A recent study highlighted that beneficial strains can enhance crop resilience to heavy metal stress, underscoring their environmental value.