Antifungal action and induction of resistance by sp. strain YYC 155 against for control of anthracnose disease in .

Anthracnose disease caused by is a serious disease that can afflict . Biological control is a rapidly growing approach for the management of plant diseases. In this study, we investigated the bio-control efficiency and the defense responses of an endophytic strain YYC 155, which was isolated from the root nodules of the against anthracnose disease, caused by in YYC 155 exhibited significant inhibitory activity against anthracnose disease, caused by in YYC 155 can secrete extracellular hydrolases, such as chitinase and β-1, 3-glucanase, which produce lipopeptides that are antimicrobial and forms strong biofilms. In addition, in treatment with YYC 155, the cell membranes of were injured and the leakage of cell contents from the mycelia of the pathogen was increased. Spraying 1 × 10 cells mL bacterial suspension of YYC 155 on leaves enhanced the activity of key enzymes in associated with the phenylpropanoid pathway and increased the content of phenolic compounds and flavonoids. Results of our study indicate that YYC 155 may potentially represent an effective biocontrol agent against anthracnose disease in .