Streptomyces griseoviridis K61
A soil bacterium that can prevent certain disease-causing fungi from infecting plants. By colonizing plant roots before the disease organisms get there, it deprives them of space and nourishment. It also produces several kinds of chemicals that may attack the harmful fungi.
Also known as: Streptomyces griseoviridis strain K61
- Term type: Biological Control Agent
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Streptomyces griseoviridis
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HESTIA Glossary